Living with alcoholism is not easy. It can affect one’s health, occupation, and especially their social life. Sadly, alcoholism never affects just one person though. Oftentimes, an individual’s alcoholism will affect those around them; this can include their co-workers, friends, and worst of all, their family. In many cases, an alcoholic may also be a…
If you are in recovery from a Xanax addiction, this means that you have worked very hard to get where you are right now. However, part of being in recovery is making a commitment to do your very best to stay sober and to not relapse. With that being said, nobody is perfect. We at…
Staying sober after you have recovered from a fentanyl addiction requires effective care, a sensible lifestyle plan, and an effective safety net. The opioid epidemic has devastated the United States for many years. Only in recent times are we getting better at learning how to treat opioid abuse and better assist those in recovery with…
There is a misconception that cocaine is more difficult to treat than other addictions. Some believe this is because of the preconceived notion that those who struggle with cocaine use disorders are more likely to maintain a so-called “functional” addiction. Others believe it is because situations in which people use cocaine may appear more socially…
If you are addicted to crack cocaine, you know in your heart that there is nothing about it that is good for you. If you can wrap your mind around that fact, and realize that you must let go of it, detox is your only way out. However, we at Knoxville Recovery Center in Tennessee…
Opioid addiction can negatively affect nearly every aspect of a person’s life. It can affect their relationships, their physical health, and especially their mental health. Overcoming an addiction, especially an opioid addiction, requires a person to treat each of these areas. One of the best ways to treat one’s mental health is through individual therapy….
Methamphetamine, more commonly known as meth, is an extremely addictive stimulant that affects one’s central nervous system. Detoxing from meth can be a long and hard journey, especially because of the nature of the substance. Meth can be consumed by smoking, swallowing a pill, snorting, or injecting. Those who are addicted to meth often use…
There are many reasons to consider the benefits of family therapy in treating heroin addiction. Having a safety net plays an important role in relapse prevention and helps those in recovery maintain sobriety. Knoxville Recovery Center’s drug rehab in Tennessee has a family therapy program designed to help families better understand reasons people develop a…
If you’ve noticed a change in your loved one’s behavior recently, you might be worried that they’ve developed a mental health disorder. Anxiety, depression, and bipolar disorder can affect one’s behavior, making them seem off or different. If you notice a change in a loved one, you might want to pry and try and figure…
Addiction can be hard to overcome, especially to harder substances like methamphetamines. However, there are a vast array of options available to addicts when it comes to treatment, including music therapy. Meth is a highly addictive stimulant that is often very difficult to quit without outside help and support. By engaging in therapy of all…