Drug Addiction

Holidays in Recovery: Four Tips for Staying Sober New Year’s

Most people have their favorite holiday, and many choose that week-long stretch at the end of every year that encompasses Christmas and New Year’s. However, for someone who’s in recovery from drugs or alcohol, these few days can be the most trying of the year. If you’re worried about staying sober on New Year’s, contact […]

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The Science of Psychological Dependence

For someone who doesn’t suffer from an addiction, it’s easy to think, “Anyone can quit with the right willpower.” The reality is that it’s not that simple. Physical and psychological dependence make it nearly impossible to quit without help. Sure, ending physical dependence is possible with an intensive detoxification process. However, the main reason people

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Struggling with Addiction During the Holidays

The desire to be sober for the holidays will not prevent a person in active addiction from seeking refuge in drugs or alcohol. Once a person develops physical or psychological dependence, an extended period of sobriety is required before the brain starts releasing feel-good chemicals in response to feel-good situations.  Active addiction prevents people from

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Risks of taking Vicodin after a tooth extraction

Vicodin and Teeth Extractions: The Real Risks You Need to Know

Each year, dental surgery professionals remove an estimated 10 million wisdom teeth, also known as third molars. Unlike other teeth in the mouth, wisdom teeth are deep-rooted. Removal may cause a few days of intense pain. Because Vicodin and teeth extractions of this nature are very common, many patients find themselves faced with either taking prescribed

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The Shocking Connection Between Bipolar Disorder and Drug Abuse

Are bipolar disorder and drug addiction related? Whenever a person with a mental health concern is taking legal or illegal drugs, treatment centers like Crestview Recovery are available to provide assistance if their medication stops working or they become unable to manage their medication. We provide care for people with a primary mental health diagnosis,

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