Have you heard about people using more than one drug to achieve a desired high? This is polysubstance abuse. If you are thinking about mixing drugs to reach the desired outcome, recognize, too, that this is a very dangerous process. At Wellness Counseling and Residential Detox, we provide you with the tools and resources to…
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The symptoms and signs of depression are very real and for people who experience them, they can also be extremely upsetting. You don’t have to live a depressed life, though. There are mental health treatment options available to you, so you can be free from depression and the health problems that can come along with…
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If you’re struggling with the signs of alcohol addiction, you should know that you’re not alone. A lot of people experience these issues, and there’s help to get you back on the road to recovery. You don’t have to deal with it all alone, or struggle without getting the help you need. At Wellness Counseling…
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If you’re concerned about the effects alcohol or drug abuse might be having in your life, you’re probably thinking about detox. But you should be aware of the dangers of detoxing at home. You won’t have medical help there if you need it, and that could put you in danger. Some people have serious reactions…
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If you’re finding that drinking is becoming a problem in your life, and you’re ready to quit, there’s help and hope available for you. The benefits of alcohol detox are significant and can let you move into recovery in a way that’s healthier and better for you and your future. At Wellness Counseling and Residential…
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Trauma-focused cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) is an evidence-based treatment for individuals who have been impacted by a traumatic experience. CBT during residential or intensive outpatient programs can help individuals resolve a range of emotional or behavioral problems that often stem from trauma in their childhood or early adulthood. Therapy is effective in treating post-traumatic stress disorder…
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Another term related to alcoholism or alcohol abuse is alcohol use disorder. Treatment specialists use this term in reference to addiction being understood and widely accepted as a chronic disease. Alcohol use disorder treatment combines both evidence-based and holistic therapy to address the disease and help the client pursue lifelong recovery. Treatment may include an…
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Once you decide to get off of opiates for good, the first step is to enter detox, where you’ll experience withdrawal symptoms. While the opiate detox timeline looks different for each person, there is a common process that you can expect once you begin your treatment. Withdrawal symptoms can be severe, and in some cases, life-threatening,…
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What is the difference between opiates and opioids? Ultimately, the two are very closely related. The main difference is that opiates are more naturally-based. Opioids are synthetic drugs and are created in labs. Beyond that, there is very little that separates opiates from opioids. In essence, opioids are just another form of opiates with artificial substances…
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Detox can be one of the most difficult aspects of the road to recovery. Withdrawal symptoms can be difficult to cope with, and often lead to relapse when they become unbearable. Since a typical heroin detox timeline lasts for a number of days or even weeks, doing it at home can be difficult. For this…
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