Addiction is a global issue that impacts millions of individuals from all walks of life each day. If you are struggling with an addiction of any kind, you likely understand the gravity of addiction itself and the power it can hold if allowed. Understanding the basis of addiction along with common addiction risk factors can…
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One thing that everyone wants to know is how quickly does addiction set in? One of the rumors is that today, powerful drugs are available that are addictive in just one dose. Is this truth or myth? At what point does something that provides short-term relief become a problematic drug addiction? How Quickly Does Addiction…
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What are benzos, and what happens if you become addicted? The effects of addiction are devastating on you, your family, and your loved ones. Facing an addiction that stems from a prescription drug that initially was beneficial to treating a physical or mental health issue can be even more challenging. If you are struggling with…
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Drugs, especially opiates, can make you physically dependent on continued use of the substance. This means that stopping use triggers negative reactions throughout your body. You might know this reaction as withdrawal, and it can produce many detox symptoms. Your concerns about illness can naturally make it difficult to stop using drugs like heroin, hydrocodone,…
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Prescription drug abuse occurs when a person takes a prescription drug in a way that’s not prescribed by a medical doctor. This may include taking a family member’s prescription painkiller for a backache or injecting ground-up medication to become high. The most abused prescription drugs are opioid painkillers, sedatives, stimulants, and anti-anxiety medications. Identifying prescription…
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You have probably asked the question, “What is EMDR?” and how can it help you? Actually called Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), this therapy is an interactive technique that is used to remove and relieve stress with psychological origins. It has been widely used and is effective to treat PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder)…
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Can you die from heroin withdrawal? The short answer is yes, you can, but you don’t have to. In rehab, you can live through it and start recovery in a safe environment. Taking the First Step Toward a Better Future Abandoning a heroin addiction to live a healthy, fulfilling life is a challenging but rewarding…
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Codependency and addiction tend to work in tandem as many people rely on substances for emotional support or a means of escape. The addiction becomes a codependent relationship of its own and you may not feel as though you are strong enough to live without that particular drug. Codependency can also fuel addiction and addictive…
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If you are like half of the U.S. population, you have set goals for the new year. Common goals include losing weight and earning more money. For people who are in recovery, it is a good idea to set sobriety goals for the new year. Staying sober in 2020 may be your top priority. Whether…
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Withdrawal from prescription drugs, especially Xanax, is difficult and may take some time. You probably wonder what a Xanax withdrawal timeline might look like as you travel on the road to recovery. At Sunflower Wellness Retreat, we have the addiction treatment programs and rehab facilities to help you. From our intensive outpatient program to our…
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