When we ingest drugs or alcohol, we put toxins in our bodies that need to be filtered out. The liver does an excellent job of filtering out the toxins to keep us healthy. However, it can’t keep up when there is a continuous supply. A drug and alcohol detox center can assist with the detox…
If you have ever tried to address an alcohol abuse problem with a friend or family member, you might have felt resistance or defensiveness from your loved one. The idea that you can’t help people who won’t help themselves is not true. The right approach can encourage someone with an alcohol use disorder (an addiction…
Why is it that some people can drink or use drugs socially while others develop addictions? If you or someone you love is experiencing drug and alcohol dependence, you’re probably asking yourself this very question. Fortunately, the answers might help you to understand addiction and give you insights into how to free yourself from this…
There are lots of approaches to beginning recovery from alcohol use. Some people might think that all a person has to do is stop and that it is as simple as just not drinking alcohol. What many people don’t realize, though, is that alcohol withdrawal can be challenging and even potentially dangerous. It is always…
You start the evening off with a couple of drinks. When you arrive at the party, there are even more intoxicating substances present. However, did you know that this habit is considered polysubstance abuse? It’s also very dangerous. What’s Polysubstance Abuse? When you take multiple drugs concurrently, therapists at our Tacoma, WA, substance abuse treatment…
Alcoholism is a slow-killing disease, affecting not just individuals but also their immediate family and friends. To prevent the long-term irreparable damage caused by alcohol consumption, the body must first be purged off of the toxic contents under clinical supervision. The stages of alcohol detox can be quite painful, but with medical attention and close…
A drug and alcohol detox center offers men and women a path out from addiction and into recovery. Getting sober can be a difficult process, you may face physical and psychological withdrawal symptoms that keep you from gaining sobriety. However, the reality of addiction across California and the United States means that gaining access to…
Addiction and mental health are often connected. Depression, anxiety, trauma disorders, and other mental health conditions can drive many people to self-medicate with alcohol or drugs, and this dangerous cycle can spiral into an addiction When you or a loved one are struggling with substance abuse as well as a co-occurring mental health disorder, reaching…
A rehab center can be the best place for you if you are struggling with an alcohol use disorder. If you are looking to find balance in your life and achieve your sobriety goals, there is no better place than the Summit Estate Recovery Center. Many benefits come with choosing an addiction treatment center rather…
Alcohol cravings are one of the most prevalent symptoms during alcohol detox and well beyond. These cravings can occur during any stage of an alcohol use disorder, appearing first as alcohol addiction is setting in and lasting even years after alcohol detox. Over time, the alcohol cravings become further apart and can disappear for months…