Texas Addiction Recovery Blog
Stopping Dry Drunk Syndrome
Some people who are sober are still lonely, anxious, or depressed. They are struggling to bring more happiness to their lives. Quitting drinking does not automatically change people's lives. Sober people may still feel as if life has no meaning and cannot figure out...
How to Stay Sober on St. Patrick’s Day
St. Patrick's Day may be known for its iconic four-leaf clover, parades, shamrock, and Irish beer. However, when we look into its history, it is an event linked to a religious figure. St. Patrick's Day is celebrated on March 17, which commemorates the death of...
Dual Diagnosis Treatment Gets Real
In February, 2019, Ronnie Ortiz-Magro, the star of reality television programs such as Jersey Shore, announced that he sought help at a holistic rehabilitation center. Staying about a month at the treatment facility, Ortiz-Magro sought treatment for depression and...
Types of Counseling for Drug Abuse
There are many types of counseling for drug abuse. All these changes aim to improve the odds of kicking drug abuse, help to lower the risk of relapse and enable individuals with the addiction to finding ways to rebuild their lives. A few of the most effective...
What Are My Options for Rehab?
There are a few steps that need to be taken when it comes to recovery from addiction. First, the individual needs to acknowledge the struggles and dependencies that came with the abused substance. The next step is seeking help and...
What is Triple C and its Effects?
Coricidin HBP Cough C (also known as Triple C) is a commonly used brand of cold medicine. It can be very addicting to those who abuse it. It contains the cough suppressant dextromethorphan (DXM). DXM is often used in brands of cold medicine on the market. When...
10 Successful Alcoholics in Recovery
Overcoming any addiction is an uphill battle that can be discouraging in some moments. As a person in recovery, it can be helpful to draw inspiration from those who have walked a similar journey. Here are some inspiring stories of successful alcoholics in recovery. 1....
Black Balloon Day: Raising Addiction Awareness
Balloons are usually a symbol of parties, fun, and joy. But, people also use balloons to symbolize very different things. March 6 is Black Balloon Day. Every year, people use black balloons to raise awareness about opioid addiction and overdoses. There are many people...
Drug Detoxing While Pregnant
When pregnant, one of the main things you must do is think about your child. You are bringing a bundle of joy into this world. There are many things you can do to keep you and your baby safe during pregnancy. One thing you can do is to make sure you are drug detoxing...
Understanding Sobriety Tokens
Sobriety Tokens, also known as AA Chips are round, small shaped tokens given out to the members of a 12 step program. This includes Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) and other types of sobriety groups. Sobriety tokens are commonly used to mark the great achievements of people...