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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Meth abuse remains such a devastating problem in the United States that some are calling the meth epidemic. According to the 2015 National Drug Threat Survey, 33% of respondents reported meth as the highest drug threat in their areas. Furthermore, due to the plunge of cocaine availability in recent years, methamphetamine use is continuing to…
Over the past decade, the rate of heroin abuse across the country has spiked dramatically. This epidemic is mainly due to the over-prescription of legal medications, such as OxyContin, as painkillers for legitimate injuries. Then, once a person has become addicted to the effects of prescription medications, they cannot get enough pills to satisfy their…
Addiction recovery is more than just not using drugs or alcohol. It is also a process that involves working closely with professionals to heal your emotional and mental health. You also may need improvement to your physical health. At Memphis Recovery, we can strengthen your physical health with a wide range of therapies. Some of…
In the United States, millions of people struggle with alcohol addiction. Unfortunately, few of them seek the help that they need to take control of their lives. One reason is that people with addiction don’t want to stop. Because of that, many people want to know how to help an alcoholic. If you have questions,…