October is Emotional Wellness Month! Recovery is not only about removing substances from our system, but about our physical, mental, and emotional well-being. Learn more on our blog: https://bit.ly/3jxHMUh
Can #addiction cause #MentalHealth Disorders? Learn the complex answer in this fast fact. https://bit.ly/34og6dU #RecoveryPosse
Today is World No Alcohol Day. Share with us in the comments what your favorite non-alcoholic beverage is!
October is National Substance Abuse Prevention Month. While last month we celebrated National Recovery Month as a time to honor the importance of addiction recovery—this one we work to help prevent addiction in the first place. Learn more on our blog: https://bit.ly/2SjLlBp
Drinking on the job is a visible sign of alcohol use disorder, and you should not ignore it. Even if the person drinks during their breaks, not being able to go through the day without using alcohol points towards alcoholism in the workplace.
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Congratulations Mike Gimbel for an incredible 48 years in recovery. Hear more of Mike's story on our blog: https://bit.ly/2SdJDkP
Achieving sobriety is the initial step in a life-long journey of sobriety. A robust sobriety and aftercare program tailored to your needs is critical to keep you on the right path.
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Maintaining Sobriety and Aftercare | TX Aftercare Program
Holding onto #shame holds you back in recovery. Learn more in this blog: https://bit.ly/33RBppu #MentalHealth #RecoveryPosse
We’re proud to stand with the #LGBTQ community and wish everyone a happy #NationalComingOutDay! LGBTQ+ people have unique experiences with #addiction – learn more in this blog: https://bit.ly/2SGTMXE #RecoveryPosse
Today is #WorldMentalHealthDay! This campaign brings awareness to the need for mental health resources. Learn more in this blog: https://bit.ly/2GO75D4 #MentalHealth
Can you be #addicted to drugs that were prescribed to you by a doctor? Find out in this #FastFact: https://bit.ly/3nvCOK9 #RecoveryPosse
The real danger in the effects of designer drugs lies in the fact that many of its ingredients are unknown. Most have toxic contaminants or ingredients that contaminate the final product, and nobody cares because there is no regulation of these substances.
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Long Term Effects of Designer Drugs | Texas Drug Rehab
Talk therapy helps patients of addiction to turn their perspectives and look at life more healthily. This treatment option helps you to deal with the mental and physical reasons behind drug use and addiction.
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How Talk Therapy Impacts Recovery | TX Addiction Therapy
In a recent episode of his “Armchair Expert” podcast, Dax Shepard revealed he had #relapsed on Vicodin after 16 years of continuous sobriety. Learn more about #relapse on our #blog: https://bit.ly/37fn9Zr
As you age, your body grows less tolerant to alcohol. Heavy drinking and binge drinking pose more significant risks to the elderly compared with younger people.
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Dangers of Alcoholism in Old Age | Alcohol Addiction in Texas
If the #COVID19 pandemic is affecting your mental health, you're not alone. Learn more on our #blog: https://bit.ly/2ICPxuv #RecoveryPosse
How do you decide whether to “come out” as #sober? Check out this blog about sharing your recovery with others: https://bit.ly/37c57Yb #RecoveryPosse
What does it mean to build a #tolerance towards a substance? Find out in this #FastFact: https://bit.ly/3kvLlec #RecoveryPosse
Long-term Adderall abuse can result in cognitive or behavioral changes. Stimulants prescribed for ADHD can be very addictive, leading to more complications.
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Medical Effects of Study Drug Abuse | TX Drug Rehab
This Saturday is #NationalDrugTakeBackDay, a day to drop unused prescription pills at a collection site for them to be disposed of safely. It’s dangerous to keep powerfully #addictive drugs in your home. Learn more about this important day in this blog: https://bit.ly/3jmCE4q
#SeasonalAffectiveDisorder is a type of major depression impacted by the seasons, usually fall and winter. Learn more about it in this blog: https://bit.ly/3mIYUHH #MentalHealth
We wish everyone a safe, happy, and sober Halloween!
What are the symptoms of #withdrawal and who might experience it? Learn the answers to those questions and more in this #FastFact: https://bit.ly/2GdR3lP
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When going through a medical detox program, you will have certified nurses, doctors, and therapists who oversee your progress while you go through detox.
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Benefits of Medical Detox | Detox Programs in Texas
Today is #NationalAmericanBeerDay, but we’re seeing it as a time to celebrate #recovery. Check out our blog about the day: https://bit.ly/3kEFZgM #RecoveryPosse
When we think about alcoholics, we tend to think about people who are out of control or can’t manage their lives. However, another type of alcoholic that doesn’t get as much attention but requires just as much help: the functioning alcoholic.
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Signs of a Functioning Alcoholic | TX Alcohol Rehab
#Grief is a heavy emotion, but you don’t have to numb out with substances to deal with it. Check out this blog about coping with loss in recovery: https://bit.ly/3paoiIp #RecoveryPosse
This week is #NationalNursePractitionersWeek, where we recognize the amazing Nurse Practitioners helping us lead fuller, healthier lives. Thank you all so much!
Can young people become #addicted to drugs or alcohol? The short answer is yes. Learn more in this fast fact: https://bit.ly/3n1d6vP #RecoveryPosse
You will face ups and downs in the journey to sobriety. If you know your weaknesses, you’ll be able to withstand the temptations life after rehab my present to you.
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How to Stay Sober After Rehab | Addiction Recovery TX
Talk to those who are rooting for you to live a sober life. Let them know your goals and that you need their help to combat loneliness during recovery.
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Combatting Loneliness in Recovery | Mental Health TX
Today is #NationalTakeAHikeDay! Hiking combines the benefits of #exercise and nature and is great for #recovery. Read about this day on our blog: https://bit.ly/3nyWz2o #MentalHealth
A rehab aftercare program provides you with the assistance you need to move forward in your new life after detox. Including support groups, relapse prevention techniques and alumni programs.
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Benefits of Rehab Aftercare | TX Addiction Recovery
Bradley Durkin is a Business Development Representative for Midwest Detox Center, knows how rewarding #recovery can be, since he started his personal recovery journey in 2017. Read more about his story: https://bit.ly/3f6y61q #RecoveryPosse
#Rumination is when you spin the same negative thoughts around in your head. It can be a challenge for people with #addictions and people in #recovery. Learn more in this blog: https://bit.ly/36HADLI #RecoveryPosse #MentalHealth
Can you become #addicted if you only use substances sometimes? The short answer is yes—learn more in this fast #fact: https://bit.ly/3f1fqQS #RecoveryPosse
When you engage in a gender-specific rehab program, you will be in therapy sessions with those of the same gender which means you will receive support from those who are like you in many ways.
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Gender-Specific Rehab | Texas Addiction Rehab Center
Even with #COVID19, #thanksgiving may still be a heavy drinking holiday. Check out our blog for some tips on how to stay sober this Thanksgiving and holiday season: https://bit.ly/3o1JRd1
Does #addiction run in the family? Yes, but it’s more complicated than that. Learn more in this fast fact: https://bit.ly/333gkqZ #RecoveryPosse
One of the signs of cocaine addiction is the psychological draw it has on users. Because of the instant and robust high that it gives people, you can quickly become psychologically or emotionally attached to the drug.
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5 Signs of Cocaine Addiction | Cocaine Rehab Texas
There is a myth that people need to “hit rock bottom” before getting #sober. Find out more about why that isn't true on our #blog: https://bit.ly/3m18wh3
Georgia Addiction Treatment Center alumna Deanna knows that her story of #recovery will help others. Read more about her on our #blog: https://bit.ly/2KH8FIP #netDE
Sometimes the addicted person uses the codependent person to obtain money, medication, rides, or other things to continue with their habit. Utilizing family therapy can help break these patterns to encourage a healthy relationship during recovery.
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Overcoming Codependency During Recovery | TX Drug Rehab
We wish you and your loved ones a happy and safe #Thanksgiving! In case you missed it, visit our blog for tips on how to stay #sober over Thanksgiving: https://bit.ly/2Kx9L9M
When it comes to the national #opioid #epidemic, New Hampshire has been one of the hardest hit states. The sad truth is that #drug #addiction doesn't stop during the overlapping COVID-19 #pandemic. Find out more in this episode of our #podcast: https://bit.ly/2V2K96I
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Treatment in New Hampshire During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Young people are prone to binge drinking for several reasons including being more likely to engage in games which encourage binge drinking.
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Binge Drining in Young Adults | Alcohol Rehab Texas
Why is #addiction sometimes referred to as #SubstanceUseDisorder? Find out in this fast fact: https://bit.ly/3lCr06w #RecoveryPosse
Going through detox at home without the aid of caring nurses and therapists will make it difficult for you to stay on track with your recovery.
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Dangers of Detox at Home | Drug Detox Program TX
What is #aftercare in #addiction #treatment? Find out in this video, and learn more here: https://bit.ly/3g37H58 #RecoveryPosse
Improving your physical health can often lead to enhanced mental health. Our blog outlines how exercise can improve your mental health.
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Exercise Improves Mental Health | Mental Health Treatment TX
Amatus is excited to announce a new series called Star-Studded Addictions, where we will tell celebrities’ stories of #addiction and #sobriety. Today’s story is about #WhitneyHouston: https://bit.ly/3lqmcRK
Is #alcohol a #drug? Find out in this fast fact: https://bit.ly/2W9Fu3i #RecoveryPosse
Most alcohol consumers try to keep their consumption away from their workplace. When someone’s drinking begins to affect their work, is often the first sign that their usage is out of control.
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Addressing Workplace Alcoholism | Alcohol Addiction in TX
Wishing a very happy #Hanukkah to everyone celebrating! As the holidays begin, we recognize that it can often be difficult to stay #sober. This #blog has strategies to help: https://bit.ly/2W1HAlR #RecoveryPosse
Cameron Kincaid, a Business Development Representative at Serenity House Detox in Houston, had a profound psychic change when watching other clients at #detox. Read about it on our #blog: https://bit.ly/2LmWwJm #RecoveryPosse
When taking benzos at a higher dose than your doctor prescribed or you begin mixing it with other drugs or alcohol, there is a risk of overdose. Our blog outlines the symptoms of benzo overdose.
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Benzo Overdose Symptoms | Drug Rehab in Texas
Congratulations to our Serenity House Detox Houston Employee of the Month, Tojrak Swenson. You are a valued member of our team and we are happy to award you with this honor.
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Positive thinking is one strategy that will aid you in your quest to keep on track with your recovery. Positive thinking will also enhance your mental health, which bolsters your efforts to stay sober.
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Thinking Positive During Recovery | FL Addiction Rehab
It can be difficult to know how to help #teenagers deal with #anxiety and #depression. Learn more on our #blog: https://bit.ly/3aoWiMa
We've had a wonderful year in Houston! Happy Holidays to all our friends, family and lovely clients, and here's to a healthy and prosperous 2021!
Medically-supervised detox often sets the right foundation for future addiction recovery. Medical professionals are available to help manage withdrawal symptoms, as well as provide accountability.
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Reasons to Attend Medical Detox | Detox Center Program TX
Taking #accountability is an important part of #recovery. Learn how to keep yourself accountable in this blog: https://bit.ly/3gKj8iq #RecoveryPosse
When a friend tells you you’re getting #sober, you want to be supportive—but what’s the best way to show support? Check out this blog to learn how to be there for the sober people in your life. https://bit.ly/3gJ5Brk #SupportNetwork #RecoveryPosse
Comedian and actor John Mulaney recently entered #treatment after 15 years of #sobriety. #Relapse is more common than you may think – learn more in this blog: https://bit.ly/3h4kcOy.
For most people, holidays mean spending time with their family and friends while celebrating special events. As such, the thought of spending your holidays in recovery may not sound appealing. However, it may be the best decision in your recovery journey.
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Spending the Holidays in Recovery | FL Addiction Recovery
Winter can be a difficult time for #recovery, but you can stay #sober. Check out this blog for some tips on maintaining your recovery through the winter: https://bit.ly/3mHmJiC #RecoveryPosse #MentalHealth
This is a #stressful time, especially with the #holidays approaching. Tropicana recently apologized for an ad campaign where they suggested drinking mimosas to cope. Learn why this is a dangerous idea in this blog: https://bit.ly/38o79Dv
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As the holiday season gets into full swing, maintaining sobriety can be difficult. Read this #blog for strategies for surviving the holidays while you're in #recovery: https://bit.ly/3h5wq9z
Positive thinking is one strategy that will aid you in your quest to keep on track with your recovery. Positive thinking will also enhance your mental health, which bolsters your efforts to stay sober.
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Thinking Positive During Recovery | FL Addiction Rehab
#SamuelLJackson has decades of #sobriety. He had some success as an actor during active #addiction, but really broke out as a star after #recovery. Learn more in this blog from our Star-Studded Addictions Series: https://bit.ly/37X0FfS #RecoveryPosse
Detox is the first step in overcoming alcohol abuse. However, therapy is a necessary component of a comprehensive plan to stay off alcohol and live a sober life.
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5 Tips to Help Quit Drinking Alcohol | FL Alcohol Rehab
“Keep it simple” is a common phrase in #recovery circles. Life can be complicated, but there are ways to simplify it when #sober. Check out this blog to learn more: https://bit.ly/2MeZmAB #RecoveryPosse #MentalHealth
What is #GroupTherapy? Check out this fast fact to find out: https://bit.ly/3aNNPCr #MentalHealth #RecoveryPosse
As the #COVID19 pandemic continues, are people drinking #alcohol to cope? Learn about pandemic drinking in this blog: https://bit.ly/3mOKAwZ #RecoveryPosse
Comedian and actor John Mulaney recently entered #treatment after 15 years of #sobriety. #Relapse is more common than you may think – learn more in this blog: https://bit.ly/3h4kcOy.
People often say things like “I’m so #OCD” when they mean neat or organized. It’s important not to trivialize OCD or other #MentalHealth disorders. Learn more in this blog: https://bit.ly/3nezrG3 #EndTheStigma
#DryJanuary is a campaign where people stay #sober for the month of January. Learn more about the benefits of doing so, and how it may help people stay sober long-term, in this blog: https://bit.ly/2KW7Goy #MentalHealth #RecoveryPosse
Happy New Year! The #NewYear is a good time to set goals, but in ways that will be manageable and set you up for success. Check out this blog to learn more: https://bit.ly/3hxPT2R #MentalHealth #RecoveryPosse
Actor #AnthonyHopkins, best known for his role as #HannibalLector in the Silence of the Lambs, has 45 years #sober today! On a video posted to Twitter, he said of his decision to get sober, "A little thought that said, 'Do you want to live or die?' And I said, 'I want to live.' And suddenly the relief came and my life has been amazing." #RecoveryPosse
#SamuelLJackson has decades of #sobriety. He had some success as an actor during active #addiction, but really broke out as a star after #recovery. Learn more in this blog from our Star-Studded Addictions Series: https://bit.ly/37X0FfS #RecoveryPosse
On the next episode of our SHARE podcast, host Kabir Singh sits down with Amatus Recovery Centers Vice President of Clinical Services Avi Burstein to discuss what exactly is happening in the brain when one has a substance use disorder, the most effective ways of treating it, and how many are dealing with recovery in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. Keep an eye (and ear!) out for the podcast on Wednesday, January 13!
The #stories we tell ourselves about our lives matter—but many people in #recovery are stuck telling old stories from when they were in active #addiction. Learn about this phenomenon and how to make new stories in this blog: https://bit.ly/3bvydnJ
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We're excited to welcome Chris Kelliher as Chief Financial Officer at Amatus Health. Chris's strong track record of leading strategic initiatives in many industries make him an enormous asset to the team. Read more about Chris and his background: https://bit.ly/3bh7cUJ
Leah Hunt, Case Manager at Serenity House Detox Center in Houston, had a fascination with #alcohol at an early age. Read more about Leah's story of #recovery and how she helps others as a Case Manager on our #blog: https://bit.ly/3osEdRC
#JamieLeeCurtis struggled with #addiction secretly for 10 years, but she’s now been #sober for over 20. Learn more about her story in our Star-Studded Addictions series: https://bit.ly/2Lsx595 #RecoveryPosse
People often say things like “I’m so #OCD” when they mean neat or organized. It’s important not to trivialize OCD or other #MentalHealth disorders. Learn more in this blog: https://bit.ly/3nezrG3 #EndTheStigma
In the next episode of SHARE, Kabir and Amatus Recovery Centers Regional Alumni Coordinator Matt Paris discuss post-treatment Alumni groups and why they are so important to those in early recovery. Keep an eye out for the episode on Wednesday 1/20!
These are stressful times and it can be tempting to turn to drugs and alcohol. If you're struggling, recovery is possible. Call us at 833-80-SOBER (833-807-6237) and begin your recovery journey.
Singer and actor #DemiLovato has been very open about her #recovery and struggles with #addiction, including a #relapse in 2018. Learn more about her story in this blog from our Star-Studded Addictions Series: https://bit.ly/38CEUlI #RecoveryPosse
Congratulations, Brittney Germany!!
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January 12 at 3:01 PM ·
Amatus Recovery Centers would like to congratulate Brittney Germany for taking on a new role as Texas Regional Alumni Family Services. Brittney brought her all in her business development role with Serenity House Detox Houston, and we’re thrilled to see her connect clients and their families to a wonderful life in #recovery!
#ICYMI, our Social Justice Scholarship will help BIPOC get into addiction treatment instead of jail. Learn more and apply: https://bit.ly/3nBGMzq
Last week, a study was published with promising results for a #MedicationAssistedTreatment for #meth #addiction. Learn more in this blog: https://bit.ly/3iuE7qk #RecoveryPosse
If you are making sober resolutions to get clean and live your best life, a solid foundation is built while in a detox program for addiction recovery.
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Making Sober Resolutions for Yourself | TX Sober living
Today, we honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.; and continue to look for ways to do what is right. #MLKDay
You’ve probably heard the phrase “one day at a time” in regards to #recovery, but how does it help people stay #sober? Learn how this phrase is useful in this blog:
https://bit.ly/3ipbdIi #RecoveryPosse #MentalHealth
#Vivitrol is used to treat #opioid and #alcohol use disorder—but can it be addictive? Find out in this fact fact: https://bit.ly/2LJ0JaD #RecoveryPosse
In the next episode of SHARE, Kabir and Amatus Recovery Centers Regional Alumni Coordinator Matt Paris discuss post-treatment Alumni groups and why they are so important to those in early recovery. Keep an eye out for the episode on Wednesday 1/20!
What are the connections between #ADHD and #addiction? Learn about them in this blog: https://bit.ly/3ol0Lmj #RecoveryPosse
#StephenKing has been sober for decades, and has published 40 books since. Read about his story in this blog from our Star-Studded Addictions Series: https://bit.ly/3pqvobu #RecoveryPosse
Early #recovery is an important time, but it differs from long-term recovery. Learn about the differences between them in this blog: https://bit.ly/3pkhozX
#RecoveryPosse #MentalHealth
#TraumaFocused and #TraumaInformed care sound similar, but they mean different things. Find out about both of these approaches in this fast fact: https://bit.ly/3c2L1St #RecoveryPosse #MentalHealth
Alcohol and loneliness go hand-in-hand. Alcoholism can lead to broken relationships and loss of friends, thus creating feelings of loneliness and isolation.
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Alcohol Abuse and Loneliness | Dual Diagnosis in FL
Last week, a study was published with promising results for a #MedicationAssistedTreatment for #meth #addiction. Learn more in this blog: https://bit.ly/3iuE7qk #RecoveryPosse
The expert has spoken, and it looks like we're in for six more weeks of #winter! What are your favorite winter activities?
#LilyAllen is over a year #sober. Check out her story in this blog from our Star-Studded Addictions Series: https://bit.ly/39IJdNb #RecoveryPosse
Good nutrition impacts recovery by making it easier to manage pain, physical health conditions, mental health, and cravings.
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How Nutrition Impacts Addiction Recovery | TX Rehab Center
We're excited to introduce a new series, Sober Stories, where our #sober Content Writer Tyler talks to other sober people about #addiction and #recovery! Today we have Angie's beautiful story about learning to trust herself and sit in challenges without drinking. Look for these stories every other Monday! https://bit.ly/3jaooxg
#RecoveryPosse #MentalHealth
February is #BlackHistoryMonth, where we recognize & celebrate the impact of Black people. As we work towards a more equitable & inclusive world, we are honored to be able to offer our Social Justice Scholarship for Black people seeking treatment: https://bit.ly/3nBGMzq
#Religion plays a big role in #recovery for some people, but not for others. Check out this blog about religion and spirituality in recovery: https://bit.ly/39vD6vf #RecoveryPosse #MentalHealth
https://bit.ly/tFRMVb and the #NonAlcoholic beer O’Doul’s started a partnership last month to encourage #sober virtual dates. As we approach #ValentinesDay, this is a step in the direction of normalizing #sobriety: https://bit.ly/3p0BlL9 #RecoveryPosse #MentalHealth
While the big game might look different this year because of #COVID19, it is still a big #drinking day. Check out this blog for some tips on staying #sober through it: https://bit.ly/3tviDit #RecoveryPosse #MentalHealth
In #recovery, you want to try to minimize or learn to cope with #triggers. But what exactly are triggers? Find out in this fast fact: https://bit.ly/2MuhXJv #RecoveryPosse #MentalHealth
Cocaine withdrawal includes primarily mental withdrawal symptoms such as trouble concentrating, slowed thinking, and anxiety.
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Signs of Cocaine Withdrawal | TX Drug Detox Center
The expert has spoken, and it looks like we're in for six more weeks of #winter! What are your favorite winter activities?
#LilyAllen is over a year #sober. Check out her story in this blog from our Star-Studded Addictions Series: https://bit.ly/39IJdNb #RecoveryPosse
#Dating and #relationships are a big part of life, but they can be complicated when you're in #recovery. Learn more about dating in recovery on our #blog: https://bit.ly/3jMfvdv
Happy #ValentinesDay! Whether you’re single or not, this Valentine’s Day is an opportunity to focus on self-love. Read more on our #blog: https://bit.ly/3jLQrmX
#Recovery is an opportunity to figure out who you are without #drugs or #alcohol. Learn about this process in this blog: https://bit.ly/3a830FV #RecoveryPosse #MentalHealth
Is it normal to be affected by your loved one’s #addiction? Yes, addiction is a #family disease. Learn more in this fast fact: https://bit.ly/3aZoCmY #RecoveryPosse
Detoxing on your own without professional guidance can increase the likelihood of drinking or using drugs to alleviate the signs of withdrawal.
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Risks of Quitting Cold-Turkey | TX Detox Center
#Therapy is such a great way to build healthy #CopingSkills and self-awareness in #recovery. Learn more in this blog: https://bit.ly/2Z6HJWH #RecoveryPosse #MentalHealth
Punishment does not work to help people stay #sober. Connection, compassion, and positive reinforcement are more effective. Learn more in this fast fact: https://bit.ly/3uijLpK #RecoveryPosse #MentalHealth
When you realize that your parents may not be able to stop using a substance on their own, it may be time to assist them.
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Dealing with Drug Addicted Parents | TX Drug Rehab Program
On next week's episode of the SHARE podcast, host Kabir Singh speaks with Kristin Szostak, LPC, the site director of The Renfrew Center in Center City Philadelphia. Kristin shares the history of the Renfrew Center - the first treatment center in the country which focused on eating disorders as a primary diagnosis - and discusses how and why substance use and eating disorders so often co-occur. To learn more about the programs offered by the Renfrew Center visit https://bit.ly/3qBLOP0 or call 1-800-RENFREW (736-3739). You can catch up on all the episodes of SHARE here: https://bit.ly/3qrmfjo
In this episode of SHARE, Kabir sits down with psychotherapist Hannah Elise Rose, LCPC to discuss how to avoid some of the #emotional pitfalls that might come from being an addictions or #mentalhealth counselor: https://bit.ly/3qrmfjo #podcast
Stress management is a big part of addiction treatment. We recognize that when a person struggles with drug and alcohol addiction, they use substances to help them cope with what’s happening around them.
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Managing Stress During Recovery | TX Rehab Center
A study published last month emphasizes #collaboration between #physicians and #pharmacists in treating #OpioidUseDisorder. Learn more in this blog: https://bit.ly/2NcPRm6 #RecoveryPosse
Drug decriminalization is the reduction or removal of penalties associated with illicit drug use. This is not the same as legalization, which strives to make certain substances legal to use.
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Understanding Drug Decriminalization | TX Drug Rehab
In this episode of SHARE, host Kabir Singh speaks with Kristin Szostak, LPC, the site director of The Renfrew Center in Center City Philadelphia. Kristin shares the history of the Renfrew Center - the first treatment center in the country which focused on eating disorders as a primary diagnosis - and discusses how and why substance use and eating disorders so often co-occur.
For this episode and more visit amatusrecoverycenters.com/share
To learn more about the programs offered by the Renfrew Center visit renfrewcenter.com or call 1-800-RENFREW (736-3739)
In this episode of SHARE, host Kabir Singh speaks with Kristin Szostak, LPC, the site director of The Renfrew Center in Center City Philadelphia. Kristin shares the history of the Renfrew Center - the first treatment center in the country which focused on eating disorders as a primary diagnosis - and discusses how and why substance use and eating disorders so often co-occur.
For this episode and more visit amatusrecoverycenters.com/share
To learn more about the programs offered by the Renfrew Center visit renfrewcenter.com or call 1-800-RENFREW (736-3739)
#JessicaSimpson has been #sober for over three years. Check out her story in this blog from our Star-Studded Addictions Series: https://bit.ly/3dEOZlb #RecoveryPosse #MentalHealth
There are many benefits of an intervention to get someone you love to seek treatment for an addiction to drugs or alcohol. Whether you want to host an intervention or you are the recipient, Serenity House Detox Houston is ready to help you.
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5 Benefits of an Intervention | TX Addiction Treatment
Are we #powerless or #empowered in #recovery? Learn how those can co-exist in this blog: https://bit.ly/3aKeVtM #RecoveryPosse #MentalHealth
Are your parents using drugs and alcohol? No matter your age or experience, you know this is risky behavior. What can you do? In some situations, drug-addicted parents may need help from a professional. Our team at Serenity House Detox Houston can offer assistance for substance abuse treatment to them, but you may need to reach out for some help.
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Dealing with Drug Addicted Parents | TX Drug Rehab Program
For the next conversation in our Sober Stories series, Lindsey talks about why she wanted to share her #sobriety with others online, and how being #sober allows her to be free: https://bit.ly/3dXjHpP #RecoveryPosse #MentalHealth
Learning about #addiction is helpful for #recovery. Check out these great books about addiction, #MentalHealth, and #sobriety: https://bit.ly/2PjVdwN #AmReading #RecoveryPosse
Heroin abuse and addiction is rising among teenagers in the United States. At Serenity House Detox Houston, we want to teach you about the signs of heroin abuse in teens to watch out for if you suspect that someone you love is struggling with addiction. Any teenager can become addicted to drugs or alcohol, and as a parent, you have to pay attention to catch the signs.
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Signs of Heroin Abuse in Teens | TX Heroin Rehab
Happy #InternationalWomensDay! Every day, we experience the strength of #women in #recovery.
#CopingSkills and #DefenseMechanisms are both ways of dealing with #stress, but they are different. Learn the distinctions between them in this fast fact: https://bit.ly/2Ovn903 #RecoveryPosse #MentalHealth
Once you break your dependence on drugs and alcohol, the world around you changes a bit. You suddenly have to deal with all of the good and the bad coming towards you. Most people will experience stress during recovery. Those that use proper stress management methods and have the right type of addiction treatment are likely to thrive.
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Managing Stress During Recovery | TX Rehab Center
This is the longest episode of SHARE yet, and boy is it worth it!
Kabir sits down with former music industry A&R Executive Michael Anthony Alago, known for his work with groups like Metallica, White Zombie, Cyndi Lauper and Nina Simone. During his career, Michael became addicted to drugs and alcohol and even contracted HIV and later AIDS. Today, he is alive and well and shares his amazing story of recovery with us.
Hear the whole episode at amatusrecoverycenters.com/share!
Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, America was already facing an opioid epidemic. We're featured in this article from Health, which takes a look at what happens when COVID-19 and addiction collide.
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People Seeking Drug Treatment Weren’t Ready for the Pandemic—Here’s What It Taught Us About Relapse and Recovery
Today's conversation from our Sober Stories series is with Molly, who found she was able to do so much more with her life when she wasn't spending a lot of it at the bar: https://bit.ly/3rUgFH1 #RecoveryPosse #MentalHealth
#Recovery provides an opportunity to be true to yourself—and figure out who that person is. Check out this blog about #authenticity in recovery: https://bit.ly/3qUvtEt #RecoveryPosse #MentalHealth
What is the difference between #MoodDisorders and #PersonalityDisorders? Find out in this fast fact: https://bit.ly/3eFbWp3 #MentalHealth
At Serenity House Detox Houston, we work with many people who are dealing with anxiety during recovery. While the first step is a successful detox, anxiety can stop a person from going to detox in the first place. When you know you need help, remember that you will get support for your anxiety during recovery throughout the process. Recovery takes time, and you will learn how to develop a support network to help you work through tough times.
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Dealing with Anxiety During Recovery | TX Addiction Treatment
In this SHARE #podcast episode, Kabir speaks with Dr. Rachel Wurzman, the Extra Care Program Manager & Director of Science at Seek Healing. Dr. Wurzman outlines how #isolation and shame impact #substanceuse. Listen now: https://bit.ly/3qrmfjo
Don't forget to check out this week's SHARE episode with Dr. Rachel Wurzman of SeekHealing.
Find this and all episodes of SHARE at amatusrecoverycenters.com/SHARE
Today is the first day of #spring! Spring is often thought of as a time for #cleaning out things that no longer serve you and starting new. Learn more about applying this mindset to your #health in this #blog: https://bit.ly/3f0vDrw
The brain’s #RewardSystem is implicated in #addiction. Find out why in this fast fact:
https://bit.ly/3sfrByY #RecoveryPosse #MentalHealth
Next week, Kabir sits down with National Director of Alumni and Family Services Marc Wiltshire. Marc shares his own story of battling #addiction and why alumni programming help someone new to recovery maintain their #sobriety. Catch up on SHARE: https://bit.ly/3qrmfjo
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) occurs when a person encounters stress and trauma that the brain does not correctly process. Over time, that manifests in pain, images, negative thoughts, and sometimes addiction. If you have PTSD and addiction, our team of professionals can help you work through these challenges using dual diagnosis.
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PTSD and Addiction Treatment | TX Dual Diagnosis
Don't miss out on today's SHARE episode with Dan Gemp, CEO of Dreamscape Marketing. Dan and Kabir talk about the dos and don'ts of ethical marketing for treatment centers, and how far the industry has come since 2017.
Find all episodes of SHARE at amatusrecoverycenters.com/SHARE
Though #StPatricksDay and #MarchMadness might look different this year due to #COVID19, if you need tips on staying #sober through these heavy drinking days, check out this blog! https://bit.ly/3rVRmVd
#BehavioralHealth recognizes how your behaviors impact your overall #health. Learn more in this fast fact: https://bit.ly/31rVGQ5 #RecoveryPosse #MentalHealth
One of the questions many people have about their addiction is how they became addicted. The struggle most people have with their addiction is the delusion that they can somehow control their drug or alcohol use. In fact, it’s challenging for anyone to come to accept the fact that they react differently to drugs or alcohol than other people. Therefore, they may want answers as to how this has happened.
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Individualized Care Program | TX Addiction Treatment Program
You’ve probably heard about the #OpioidCrisis. But what exactly are #opioids? Check out this fast fact to find out: https://bit.ly/31jJocQ #RecoveryPosse #MentalHealth
Don't miss today's SHARE episode!
Kabir sits down with Amatus Recovery Centers National Director of Alumni and Family Services Marc Wiltshire . Marc shares his own story of battling addiction and entering recovery, then discusses why alumni programming and including the family are indispensable ways to help someone new to recovery maintain their sobriety.
What is #SMARTRecovery? Find out about these support groups in this fast fact: https://bit.ly/3f6MHMt #RecoveryPosse #MentalHealth
This week is National Drugs and Alcohol Facts Week. We'll be bringing you #facts about #drugs & #alcohol all week, starting today. #Alcohol is so prevalent in our society, but how common is alcohol use disorder? Find out in this fast fact: https://bit.ly/3d0C778 #RecoveryPosse
