If you’ve chosen to seek treatment for your addiction or substance abuse disorder, you’ve already crossed off the most difficult step in your journey towards health and recovery. The next step is to choose the right rehab near you. You want to find an affordable treatment program that is tailored to your specific needs. But…
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Recovery from a substance abuse disorder doesn’t need to be a journey that you face alone. With a partial hospitalization program (PHP), you can get the best of both worlds: intensive medical care from expert professionals and the chance to recover at home, supported by family and friends. A partial hospitalization program is often less…
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For those in recovery, the summer holidays can be quite stressful. Temperature changes have a huge effect on our moods, and hot days have been linked to irritability, distress, and even aggression. If you or a loved one struggles with addiction, Memphis Recovery Centers (MRC) can guide you to the path of health and healing.…
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Memorial Day is a day dedicated to saying thanks to the people who helped provide freedom and served the country. Yet, for many people, it is also the kickoff to the summer months. That can sometimes mean having a party, spending time with friends and family, or just relaxing. If you are newly sober this…
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Dopamine and serotonin are naturally occurring substances in your body that perform essential functions. Although they are very different chemicals, some people may use the terms “dopamine” and “serotonin” interchangeably. Some common drugs are designed to mimic the effects of dopamine or serotonin, and these drugs can be highly addictive. At Memphis Recovery Centers, our…
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When you quit drinking, you may experience sudden changes in emotions and even depression as your body adjusts to sobriety. However, depression after quitting drinking is only temporary. You shouldn’t let depression alter your pursuit of peace and contentment in early recovery. After all, enjoying your life sober is how your brain adapts to normal…
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Percocet is a prescription drug used to treat severe pain. While it is a prescription medication, prolonged use or abuse of this drug can lead to addiction. If you or a loved one is struggling with an addiction to Percocet, Memphis Recovery Centers’ inpatient drug rehab center may be the source of support that they…
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It is common after a serious injury or disease to need to take pain medications. Two of the most common are codeine and hydrocodone. Both of these drugs are opioids. They are prescription medications often given for short-term use in serious cases. So, what is the difference between codeine vs. hydrocodone? No matter which one…
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May is Mental Health Awareness Month. It is the ideal time to spend some time working on mental health and wellbeing, both from a prevention and a treatment standpoint. If you are struggling with anxiety, depression, or other types of mental health disorders, it’s critical to know you are not alone. At Memphis Recovery Centers,…
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Your mental health is an essential component of your overall health. Whether you or someone you love has struggled with mental health or addiction, it’s important to recognize that these two issues could be tied together. For some people, substance abuse impacts their mental health. For others, their mental health causes substance abuse as a…
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