Opiates and opioids continuously gain U.S. news coverage due to the rapid increase of heroin abuse across the country. Once you stop using opiates or opioids like prescription painkillers and heroin, you suffer intense heroin withdrawal effects. Heroin withdrawal has long been a subject of films and television programs, just as the epidemic is part…
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Meet Regina! Meet November’s spotlight employee Regina Geeter! Regina is MRC’s Nurse and has been working with our youth and adult patients for 11 years. She provides compassionate care to each person at our facility and you will always find her with a smile on her face! Regina is a valued member of our team…
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Drug addiction affects people from all walks of life and impacts nearly every aspect of society. Overcoming dependency issues requires an effort on the part of addicts and their families. Our addiction rehab program is the first step for anyone who has a drug or alcohol problem. Look for these signs that will tell you…
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It’s rarely possible to just stop taking drugs once an addiction has set in. Supervised rehab will help you overcome withdrawal symptoms and develop the mindset you need to achieve sobriety. Here are a few reasons you should trust Memphis Recovery to help you with drug withdrawal. What Happens During Drug Withdrawal? Your body gradually…
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The surging trend toward opioid and methamphetamine abuse has done little to curtail cocaine use. The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) claims that nearly 17% of those age 26 and over have used cocaine at least once. If cocaine abuse isn’t decreasing, that only means that the need for rehab is as high as…
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The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) tracks drug abuse statistics. They report that heroin users increased from 373,000 in 2007 to 669,000 in 2012. A number of things have led to what is now considered a heroin epidemic — here’s what you need to know about heroin abuse. Why is Heroin Abuse…
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Choosing the right drug rehab center is an important part of overcoming an addiction. There’s a lot to consider in the search for help. However, not everyone knows what to look for. Before starting your search, you need to know what rehab facilities do. What Does a Drug Rehab Center Do? In short, drug and…
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Meet Audrey! Meet October’s spotlight employee Audrey Burtman! Audrey began working at MRC last August and plays a vital role in our Youth Program. She wears many hats and is a valuable team player ensuring that our patients our taken care of each day. We are so grateful to have Audrey working with our youth!
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Suffering from drug addiction is scary. However, some people are more afraid of getting help because they don’t know what to expect. To make matters worse, many don’t know what to look for in drug treatment programs. Having a better understanding of rehab centers makes seeking help less intimidating. What Do Drug Treatment Programs Do?…
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Substance abuse counseling is an important part of any rehab program. To fully understand this therapy, however, you need to understand what substance abuse is. In fact, education is an important step in overcoming any disorder. The more that people learn about their own problems, the easier that it is to create a treatment plan.…
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