Deciding you want to quit drugs or alcohol is an important first step toward creating a new life, but what happens next? Clearing drugs or alcohol from your system is vital in the beginning of the recovery process, and perhaps you’re thinking you can go it alone by quitting cold turkey. While the idea may … Continued
Determining exactly when drug and alcohol use turns into addiction, or a physical and psychological dependence on a substance, is often difficult to pinpoint precisely. So how do you know when or even if your substance use has reached the tipping point and become an issue? Experts generally look at the quantity and regularity of … Continued
Completing detox and rehab in order to win the battle for sobriety is something to celebrate, but after completing the processes it’s also important to protect your recovery and avoid a relapse. Relapsing — slipping up and falling back into substance abuse — can undo weeks, months and even years of hard work. Thankfully, there are tools … Continued
As the opioid epidemic exploded across the country, the abuse of fentanyl also increased exponentially. While the pain-relieving drug plays a crucial and legal role in the health care industry as a tool for chronic pain management, including for surgery and cancer patients, improper use of the powerful drug has led to dangerous and often … Continued
Just as every addiction is different, therapy for addiction treatment should also vary and be customized to your individual needs and goals. At The Mend, our strategy for helping you get on the road to lasting recovery includes individual therapy. One-one-one care helps you to get to the root causes of your addiction, which may … Continued
How do you really know if that wine every night is becoming a problem? Or if popping a pills to deal with stressful situations is veering into addiction? Are you sick and tired of feeling sick and tired? Do you need detox? A substance abuse assessment can help determine if you have an addiction as … Continued
Deciding to seek help for addiction can seem completely overwhelming, but treatment at The Mend is designed to reduce troubling feelings of isolation and despair. As part of the life-changing process of recovery, clients experience group therapy, an evidence-based treatment method. Substance use disorders destroy any possibility of connection. In group therapy, you’ll have the … Continued
Addiction is an insidious disease that can manifest in different ways, destroying relationships, careers, and people. Whether you’re struggling with alcohol or drugs, an addiction generally falls into one of two categories: psychological or physical. Unfortunately, many who have a substance use disorder battle an addiction that’s both psychologically and physically destructive. A physical addiction … Continued
Detoxification from drugs is the process of quitting a substance and eliminating its chemicals and toxins from the body. How do you know if you need drug or alcohol detox? Once detox is complete, the system is clean and clear and the chance to begin a rich and rewarding life free from addiction is just … Continued
While drugs and alcohol create havoc in the lives of those struggling with a substance use disorder, harmful thoughts and feelings can be just as destructive. Thankfully, there is a way to break the cycle of addiction that can treat both the disease and the underlying tricks the mind can play on us: mindfulness meditation. At … Continued
