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…
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…
Percocet is a prescription medication that contains the opioid oxycodone. It also contains a second active ingredient, acetaminophen. Doctors use this medication to ease moderate to severe symptoms of pain. All Percocet use comes with a risk for some common side effects. You may also experience rarer, more serious problems. In addition, Percocet has the…
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…
During the holidays, a lot is happening around you. Stress levels are high. You’re doing the best you can to balance it all, but drug or alcohol addiction is costing you a great deal. Now is the time to get the support you need. A holiday rehab program may be just what you need to…
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…
What is lean? It’s one of the current house party drugs of choice. In fact, this one opioid-based drug has amassed quite a bit of lore surrounding it. Because it’s so easy to manufacture, you find it in plenty of places. But is it safe? The short answer to this question is no. Like any…
If you’re struggling with an addiction to a medication your doctor gave you, prescription drug rehab at Memphis Recovery Centers can be the answer to getting healthy again. There’s no need to settle for a life of addiction when you have options. Our team ensures you have the opportunity to begin the road to recovery,…
When you complete your drug or alcohol program, you’ve taken a major step toward lasting abstinence. At this stage, it’s tempting to think that your work is done. However, in reality, you’ve embarked on a much longer-term sobriety journey. To keep that journey going, you may need to enter an aftercare program. Why? Programs of…
Friday, September 10th, is World Suicide Prevention Day. This annual event puts a spotlight on the ongoing crisis of suicide across the globe. It also serves as a reminder that suicide is a preventable cause of death. Depression, America’s most common mental illness, often plays a part in suicidal behavior. If you’re affected by this…