Xanax and alcohol are a potentially deadly mix. When ingested alone, alcohol or Xanax have severe risks of abuse, addiction, and other harmful consequences. When used in small amounts, these substances still present a risk of addiction and potential lethal overdose. If you are suffering from an addiction to Xanax and alcohol, Memphis Recovery Centers’…
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A 30-day rehab program may seem like a big step, but if you’re struggling with an addiction, it may be just what you need. It may also be the right choice if you’ve been to a shorter treatment program and not seen the level of success you were hoping for. In that situation, you’ll want…
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Families looking for a cognitive behavioral therapy program might come across the term motivational enhancement therapy (MET). MET is a therapy service offered at Memphis Recovery Centers. It can be an essential part of addiction treatment and used in conjunction with other therapeutic approaches. What is motivational enhancement therapy? What is Motivational Enhancement Therapy? Motivational…
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When recovering from any type of substance abuse, therapists employ various methods to help bring about healing. From cognitive therapies to experiential therapies, each one has its place. One such therapy that is finding a lot of support in the rehab community is meditation therapy. Therapists can take meditation therapy in different directions, therefore making…
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Prescription painkiller addiction is a soaring problem in the United States. Many people get started on painkillers after surgery, due to the pain. Others obtain painkillers because of a disease or other chronic pain conditions. Since some doctors continue to prescribe pain medications, people take more than needed. Consequently, many people end up becoming addicted…
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If you struggle with alcohol use disorder, then you may wonder is alcoholism a disease. It probably feels like one to you, and researchers have recently concluded that alcohol does in fact change the structure of the brain. So does this make alcoholism a disease? Let’s take a closer look at this issue. One thing…
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Addiction is a chronic, incurable condition that causes intense cravings, even after you successfully detox from your substance of choice. During recovery at drug treatment programs at Memphis Recovery Center, the risk of relapsing is high, making proper support, like a sober community, especially important. Addiction doesn’t discriminate. Anyone, regardless of socioeconomic status, gender, age…
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Xanax is one of the most commonly prescribed medications in the country. Xanax effects your brain chemistry, causing your brain to release GABA, which is a neurotransmitter that creates calming emotions. While Xanax is highly effective in treating anxiety, it is also physically and psychologically addictive. Tens of millions of Americans struggle with a substance…
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Mental health and substance abuse disorders impact more than 25% of Americans. Both mental health and substance abuse disorders are chronic conditions that can impact your brain chemistry, judgment, behavior, and emotions. Treatment is usually required in order to learn how to properly manage your symptoms. Evidence-based and holistic treatments, including acceptance and commitment therapy,…
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THC, the main active ingredient in marijuana, creates the positive mood effects experienced during intoxication. CBD is responsible for certain physical effects. But what is CBD? Marijuana is one of the most commonly abused psychoactive in the United States, as well as worldwide. More than 2.5% of the world’s population consumed marijuana in the past…
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