As a parent, it may seem hard to draw the line in knowing when your teen needs professional help for drug or alcohol use and when they just are experimenting. When are teens just being teens? The truth is that there is no amount of drug or alcohol use that is acceptable for a child…
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Springtime is a time of rebirth, renewed hope, and growth. If you are struggling with addiction and mental health needs, this may be the ideal time to start working on personal improvement. Memphis Recovery offers the resources you need to improve both mental health and addiction in profound ways. All you have to do is…
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Perhaps you have heard of a partial hospitalization program (PHP) as part of addiction treatment and wonder what happens during a PHP. At Memphis Recovery Centers, we provide a partial hospitalization program as an option for addiction treatment that is a safe choice for those choosing to end a dependence on drugs or alcohol. A…
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Prescription medications are written for people who have underlying mental health or medical need. When the prescription is written, the medication becomes part of the necessary treatment. However, some drugs are highly addictive, and long-term use of them can lead to addiction. How do you know when you’ve crossed that line from prescription use into…
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The opioid epidemic was a problem long before COVID-19 became a global health crisis, but with the rise of the pandemic, outlooks are bleaker than ever before. Stay-at-home orders and the need for social distance act as barriers to treatment for many who don’t have the means or technical skills to seek telehealth services. As…
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Meth abuse remains such a devastating problem in the United States that some are calling the meth epidemic. According to the 2015 National Drug Threat Survey, 33% of respondents reported meth as the highest drug threat in their areas. Furthermore, due to the plunge of cocaine availability in recent years, methamphetamine use is continuing to…
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Recovering from a substance use disorder requires daily maintenance. Unlike other chronic diseases, there is no medical cure for alcoholism or drug addiction. As a result, those in recovery must remain diligent in their everyday lives. This means actively working on a recovery plan and knowing when and where to ask for help. The team…
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Often, those who struggle with their mental health have a much harder time in the winter. This season can be beautiful and peaceful. Some people love the scenery during this time of year. But colder days and fewer hours of sunlight can be difficult to endure for months at a time. Even if you’ve never…
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While the country focuses on a pandemic, there’s another problem that’s growing and taking lives as well. That’s the epidemic of drug addiction nationwide. Specifically, opioids have become one of the highest-risk drugs used heavily today. If you are using drugs like this, your situation may be even riskier than you realize. Our team at…
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Over the past decade, the rate of heroin abuse across the country has spiked dramatically. This epidemic is mainly due to the over-prescription of legal medications, such as OxyContin, as painkillers for legitimate injuries. Then, once a person has become addicted to the effects of prescription medications, they cannot get enough pills to satisfy their…
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