How do you find the right facility among a large number of Greater Houston recovery centers? Each has its own merits. There are multiple localities in play. Your rehab questions–answered. Location Matters When Selecting the Right Rehab Facility You find Greater Houston recovery centers in counties such as Austin, Galveston, and Harris. Each county has…
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An alcohol use disorder doesn’t develop overnight. But it can take many people by surprise. Would you know the signs of alcoholism? And if you suspect that you manifest them, do you know how to get help? Alcohol Use Disorders Have Stages It’s interesting to note that the term alcoholism isn’t entirely accurate. An alcohol…
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You’ve decided to quit using drugs or alcohol. However, you’re apprehensive about the withdrawal symptoms. Are they as bad as some people say? What can you do to make it through this part of recovery pain-free? What Causes Withdrawal Symptoms? The chemicals in the drugs you take gradually change your body. In most cases, they…
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Is alcohol a drug? Very few people would say that alcohol is a drug, but it comfortably fits the definition of a drug. A drug is any substance that has a physiological effect when consumed. Although alcohol might be a socially accepted substance in moderation, we should still treat it like a drug. Is Alcohol…
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Residential addiction treatment is often the best way to overcome drug or alcohol addictions. With lots of residential treatment centers in Texas, it can be tough to find the best options. Here are a few tips to locate the right treatment centers in the Lone Star State. Look Outside of Major Cities When prospective clients…
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To overcome an addiction to alcohol, clients will need a detox. This process means ending the consumption of alcohol, and it leads to withdrawal symptoms. While this can be an unpleasant experience, the right medical support can make a big difference. Take a look at some specific alcohol withdrawal symptoms as well as what to…
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Louisville, Kentucky, Sees Spike in Heroin Overdoses Over the course of 32 hours, Louisville, Kentucky, authorities received 52 calls about heroin overdoses. The staggering numbers exhibit the epidemic in many areas of the U.S.
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Labor Day Weekend is here—and though few school districts now save their “first days” for the week after, we still see this as the opening of the fall season. Traditionally, Labor Day was the last day for sporting ladies’ white shoes before closeting them until the following summer. Now, we anticipate an imminent sales surge…
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Houston had enough flooding last spring to give anyone chronic ombrophobia (fear of rain). While the high waters have long since receded, periodic “flash flood watches” continue—as do nervous glances at the afternoon sky. Will we relapse into fear of rain? The Storms of Life Are Out to Get Me “At least Houston doesn’t have…
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A major key to finding freedom from chemical dependency is to avoid emphasizing “freedom from” at the expense of “freedom to.” Many people fail to stay clean because, on the subconscious level at least, they think that giving up drugs also means giving up stress relief, enjoyment, or other good-in-themselves things that they’ve come to…
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