For those in recovery, the summer holidays can be quite stressful. Temperature changes have a huge effect on our moods, and hot days have been linked to irritability, distress, and even aggression. If you or a loved one struggles with addiction, Memphis Recovery Centers (MRC) can guide you to the path of health and healing.…
Dopamine and serotonin are naturally occurring substances in your body that perform essential functions. Although they are very different chemicals, some people may use the terms “dopamine” and “serotonin” interchangeably. Some common drugs are designed to mimic the effects of dopamine or serotonin, and these drugs can be highly addictive. At Memphis Recovery Centers, our…
May is Mental Health Awareness Month. It is the ideal time to spend some time working on mental health and wellbeing, both from a prevention and a treatment standpoint. If you are struggling with anxiety, depression, or other types of mental health disorders, it’s critical to know you are not alone. At Memphis Recovery Centers,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Recovering from a substance use disorder requires daily maintenance. Unlike other chronic diseases, there is no medical cure for alcoholism or drug addiction. As a result, those in recovery must remain diligent in their everyday lives. This means actively working on a recovery plan and knowing when and where to ask for help. The team…