Is Drinking Alcohol on Suboxone Safe?
Suboxone is an FDA-approved medication for opioid use disorder (OUD), but drinking alcohol on Suboxone can be life-threatening. A common question is, “Can you drink alcohol and take Suboxone?” and if so, how much? In reality, there are dangerous effects of mixing Suboxone and alcohol together, and the combo can be life-threatening. Let’s discuss the […]
How Can I Improve My Sleep in Addiction Treatment?
Disordered sleeping is extremely common amongst recovering addicts and alcoholics. One of the things most affected by chronic alcohol consumption or drug use is a lack of sleep, or low quality sleep. One of the most common withdrawal symptoms for addiction across the board is sleeping issues, whether that manifests into insomnia or persistent sleepiness […]
Does Insurance Pay for Drug Rehab?
The cost of rehab can be a barrier to addiction treatment for some people. However, there are many options available to help make treatment more affordable. One option is to use insurance to help cover the cost of rehab. But does all insurance pay for drug rehab? Many health insurance plans offer some level of […]
Nature Benefits Addiction Recovery
Without nature, the stress of life— especially that of addiction— has the tendency to deplete our energy, ambition, and happiness. Unless we repair the damage and lessen the impact of future stress it can follow us into our addiction recovery. Addiction is often linked to a disconnect of mind, body, and soul. What if I […]
Finding the Best Substance Abuse Treatment in Arizona
The state of Arizona is home to many quality drug rehab and alcohol rehab centers. Finding the best substance abuse treatment in Arizona takes research, and we hope to give you some ideas on what to look for during your search. How Do I Find the Best Substance Abuse Treatment In Arizona? Drug and alcohol […]
Prayers for Addiction
Spirituality plays a crucial role in addiction recovery, offering comfort and strength regardless of religious beliefs. Prayers for addiction and recovery can help to shift your focus from substance abuse and shame to seeking healing, grounding, and connection. Spirituality During Recovery Regardless of who you were before your addiction, how you were raised, or what […]
Harm Reduction Therapy
What is Harm Reduction Therapy? Harm Reduction is a somewhat controversial topic that you may or may not have heard of. At its core, harm reduction treatment seeks to be a form of substance abuse treatment that does not replace traditional programs, but rather, tries to quite literally reduce harm or fatality associated with addiction. […]
Causes of Relapse
The Causes of Relapse: Precursors to Be Aware Of There are many causes of relapse, being aware of them and yourself is the key to avoiding relapse like a pro. Make sound decisions, and take things one step at a time to protect yourself in early recovery. Romance When you are in early recovery, you’re […]
Baby Steps: How To Start Your Recovery
Finally, you’ve found the desire to choose recovery. You’ve made a decision that you need to get sober and stay sober. Well, you made a decision that you’ll try and get sober. Ok, someone told you that you drink too much and party too hard. You got a DUI. Your boss told you to clean […]
How to Tune Out the Distracting “Noise” During Recovery
Our minds are our own worst enemy, especially when it comes to trying to challenge our own thinking. One fundamental problem-solving difficulty common to alcoholics and drug abusers is the inability to simplify situations and concentrate on the central issue. Many alcoholics and addicts say they took chemicals to escape— at least temporarily,- from the […]
