Every year, millions of American teens and pre-teens experience serious issues with alcohol or drugs. As with adults, these issues require professional treatment. However, the treatments that benefit adults are not always the best options for adolescents. Instead, teens and pre-teens often benefit from more specialized care. At Memphis Recovery Centers, our youth rehab center…
Traumatic events can affect your life in a number of ways. Most people only experience short-term effects. However, lingering effects are also possible. If this happens, you may find yourself dealing with some serious, long-term problems. Potential issues include the onset of a mental health condition like post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). They also have significantly…
If you have a substance use disorder, it is best for your health to enter an addiction treatment program that meets your needs. Some people do better when they enroll in inpatient care. However, an outpatient rehab program may better suit others for an outpatient rehab program. At Memphis Recovery Centers, our team that our…
Are you ready to live it up and ring in a sober new year? If you or someone close to you is in active recovery, there’s no other way to kick-off 2022. Addiction is a disease that requires continuous abstinence from all drugs and alcohol. Luckily, that doesn’t mean you can’t have a blast ringing…
Almost three-quarters of a million Americans use heroin each year. Well over half of those people are addicted to this well-known opioid. Heroin has a range of effects on your brain and body. Some of these effects appear soon after the drug is used. Others develop gradually over time. To avoid the short- and long-term…
No matter how long you have been in recovery,staying sober during the holidayscan be challenging. Stress, a hectic schedule, the spirit of celebration, and being invited to social gatherings can put you at risk of relapse. However, you can make it through the holidays with the right strategies. To learn more about strategies that will…
If you are a recovering alcoholic, enjoying sober holidays is a task you want to take seriously, so you remain away from alcohol. The holidays are often stressful, and those with alcohol addiction find they have difficulty remaining free from drinking without taking deliberate steps to stay away from potential triggers. The time between Thanksgiving…
Opioids continuously gain news coverage due to the rapid increase of heroin abuse across the country. Once you stop using 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 of our evening news. While…
Adderall is a prescription drug, but that doesn’t mean it’s harmless. As a stimulant drug, Adderall can increase focus, alertness, and productivity. However, it can also lead to serious health problems as well as drug addiction. Although Adderall withdrawal symptoms might be challenging, they are crucial in the detox and recovery process. At Memphis Recovery…
Sober living is a crucial goal for anyone who has gone through drug or alcohol treatment. However, if you’ve completed an addiction treatment program, you may not find it easy to meet this goal. For many people in recovery, the most significant risks to lasting sobriety occur during the holidays. Still, by taking certain steps,…