Addiction Resources Blog
The Crucial Connection Between Mental Health and Addiction Treatment
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, a time to recognize the link between mental health and addiction recovery. While experts are aware of this relationship, many people are not, leading to a lack of awareness about the nature of their condition and addiction...
A Guide to Managing Benzo Withdrawal-Related Stomach Pain
Benzodiazepines, commonly known as benzos, are widely used to treat anxiety and sleep disorders, providing much-needed relief for many individuals. However, moving away from these medications presents a series of challenges, including the painful withdrawal symptom:...
What Pain Medications Are The Strongest & Weakest?
Pain management is critical for those suffering from debilitating conditions that affect their daily lives. With the misuse of prescription drugs affecting millions annually in the U.S., it's crucial to approach pain relief with informed caution to prevent addiction....
How Quitting Drinking Might Make You Look Younger
If you're on the path to reducing your alcohol intake or have already taken the courageous step of quitting, you're not just navigating toward a healthier lifestyle; you're unlocking a door to many benefits beyond inner well-being. But did you know that one of these...
How Long Does Alcohol-Related Bloating Last?
Do you ever feel like a night out with friends and drinks always turns into feeling bloated the next day? If you do, you’re not the only one. Alcohol does cause many to feel like they’ve gained weight overnight. Why? Alcohol damages every organ in the digestive...
Celebrating Sobriety: A Guide to AA Chips and Milestones
Starting a sobriety journey is a big deal; every step forward deserves recognition. Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) celebrates such milestones with AA chips. These little tokens are more than just pieces of metal or plastic; they're symbols of hard work, dedication, and...
8 Helpful Affirmations to Say to a Person in Recovery
Recovery from substance use has many ups and downs. From managing daily triggers to finding the right therapy or medication, going through substance abuse recovery is often a long and complicated process. People undergoing this process can easily find themselves...
7 Tips: How to Help a Recovering Addict
Watching a loved one struggle with addiction can be heart-wrenching and often leaves you feeling helpless. However, your support can be pivotal in their recovery journey. Understanding how to support someone battling addiction (a recovering addict) effectively is...
Inpatient Vs. Outpatient Drug and Alcohol Rehab
Substance abuse and addiction affect millions in the US and worldwide, but relatively few receive the help they need. So, if you are looking into drug or alcohol rehabilitation programs, you may be wondering about the differences between inpatient and outpatient...
The Most Common Societal Contributors to Substance Abuse
We often think of addiction as a personal struggle, but did you know that our surroundings play a big part, too? There's no single reason why someone might struggle with substance abuse. It's a mix of many factors – including societal factors. At The Freedom Center,...