Your mental health is an essential component of your overall health. Whether you or someone you love has struggled with mental health or addiction, it’s important to recognize that these two issues could be tied together. For some people, substance abuse impacts their mental health. For others, their mental health causes substance abuse as a…
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Art therapy is a form of holistic therapy that uses art, music, dance, or other creative methods to help individuals through recovery. Art and music therapy are often used in substance abuse treatment, dual-diagnosis, and trauma treatment programs. According to an article by Lydia Aletraris available through the U.S. National Library of Medicine and the…
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Both over-the-counter and prescription drugs are commonly abused. Prescription drug abuse is a serious problem in this country that can lead to addiction, overdoses, and life-changing effects. In fact, according to the National Institute on Drug Abuse in 2017, it’s estimated that around eighteen million people have misused medications within the last year. At Memphis…
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Alcoholism is a problem that adversely affects many people. This type of addiction has the ability to disrupt lives and tear apart families. Unfortunately, alcohol use disorder is a common problem in the U.S. for millions of people.For some people, the decision to quit drinking is the best life decision that they can make. However,…
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For many people, cocaine is their drug of choice. While many other stimulant drugs are out there, millions of people still abuse cocaine on a daily basis. Before they can start cocaine rehab, though, they have to undergo detox. However, what are some of the cocaine withdrawal symptoms that they can expect? What Are Some…
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As a parent, it may seem hard to draw the line in knowing when your teen needs professional help for drug or alcohol use and when they just are experimenting. When are teens just being teens? The truth is that there is no amount of drug or alcohol use that is acceptable for a child…
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Springtime is a time of rebirth, renewed hope, and growth. If you are struggling with addiction and mental health needs, this may be the ideal time to start working on personal improvement. Memphis Recovery offers the resources you need to improve both mental health and addiction in profound ways. All you have to do is…
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Perhaps you have heard of a partial hospitalization program (PHP) as part of addiction treatment and wonder what happens during a PHP. At Memphis Recovery Centers, we provide a partial hospitalization program as an option for addiction treatment that is a safe choice for those choosing to end a dependence on drugs or alcohol. A…
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Prescription medications are written for people who have underlying mental health or medical need. When the prescription is written, the medication becomes part of the necessary treatment. However, some drugs are highly addictive, and long-term use of them can lead to addiction. How do you know when you’ve crossed that line from prescription use into…
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The opioid epidemic was a problem long before COVID-19 became a global health crisis, but with the rise of the pandemic, outlooks are bleaker than ever before. Stay-at-home orders and the need for social distance act as barriers to treatment for many who don’t have the means or technical skills to seek telehealth services. As…
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