Meet Amber! Meet May’s spotlight employee, Amber! Amber is an Admissions Counselor at MRC, and she has been a part of our team for two and a half years. Amber has a love for helping people, and we are grateful for her compassion and dedication to helping our patients begin their process of recovery. Give…
Are you afraid to start an alcohol withdrawal treatment program? Maybe you experience alcohol withdrawal when you don’t drink. Therefore, you suffer some level of alcohol dependence. The only way out of this life-damaging dependence involves a quality alcohol treatment program like Memphis Recovery. The reality of alcohol withdrawal treatment is that the right help…
The abuse of harsh drugs such as heroin can lead to many destructive short and long-term effects. To get the help that’s needed the most, it’s important for an individual to be able to notice classic heroin abuse signs. The following information will equip you with important facts about heroin, signs of heroin abuse, and…
Most people know of the drug cocaine. However, what about crack cocaine? Some people know the name, but they don’t know what it really is. Below is more information that can help them answer the question, “What is crack cocaine?” What Is Crack Cocaine? Crack is simply cocaine in a crystal form. These crystals are…
Having a personality disorder with addiction is more common than you think. People with any one of the varied personality disorder types (PDs) experience daily life differently than others. Addiction is common because they seek a greater sense of normalcy, often through self-medication using drugs or alcohol. If you suffer addiction with a personality disorder,…
When struggling with meth addiction, the best chance that someone has to overcome it is to get help quickly. Unfortunately, people who have a meth addiction don’t typically seek help themselves. It’s up to friends and family members to spot signs of meth abuse and then help them seek treatment. Below is more information about…
Alcohol is common in today’s society and many people use it to socialize or relax. Because it’s a legal substance, problems with its use go undetected more easily than those of illicit drugs. It’s for this reason that recognizing when your loved one has a problem with alcohol can be so difficult. Let’s try to…
If someone you love is dealing with a substance abuse problem, you may be worried about what it will take to get clean and sober. There’s a lot of misinformation out there about rehab centers, and you probably don’t know what to expect. What’s important to know is that drug rehab facilities exist to help…
“How does detox work?” Detox, short for detoxification, is a process that refers to the portion of substance abuse treatment that removes the toxins from the patient’s body. This is an essential part of overcoming most drug addictions, but it can often be misunderstood. Detox is a crucial part of the addiction recovery process, and…
Meth is a dangerous and incredibly addictive drug with some people becoming hooked from their first use. Without proper meth addiction treatment, a person will gradually neglect everything else in his life to continue taking the drug. His family, job, friends, and favorite hobbies end up taking a backseat to meth. This can lead to…