How Long Does Baclofen Stay In Your System?
Before you start to take this medication, you should speak to your doctor or pharmacist to be sure you understand how to use it safely. Examples of questions that you may want to ask include: Can you get addicted to baclofen, can you overdose on it, and how long does baclofen stay in your system? […]
Relapse Prevention Plans
The saying goes, “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” Without a doubt, this saying applies to anyone leaving rehab after addiction treatment. After all the hard work of recovery from addiction, no one wants to relapse. Therefore, relapse prevention plans are needed for those in rehab. You should create a plan […]
List of What to Bring to Rehab
You’ve completed the phone assessment and been accepted into treatment. Your insurance company has approved your stay, and the facility has scheduled your intake. All you need to do now is pack a bag. But what should you pack? How can you be sure you know what to bring to rehab? Just as important, how […]
What is the Difference Between IOP and PHP?
Two types of addiction treatment programs you will encounter when you are exploring your addiction treatment options. While IOP and PHP programs may seem similar, there are some key differences you need to understand to help you choose the most appropriate rehab program to suit your needs. What Is Intensive Outpatient (IOP) Treatment? An intensive […]
Gratitude in Recovery
We all know that having positive thoughts leads to experiencing more positive emotions. That’s why positive affirmations and visualizations have become so popular in many self-help systems. For many in recovery, cultivating positive thoughts on a consistent basis is an uphill battle. In sobriety, long buried feelings can surface. People may be haunted by perceived […]
How to know if the Addict is Ready for Recovery
With rare exceptions, the road to recovery from substance use disorder isn’t easy. It’s often steep, winding, and full of switchbacks and obstacles. Sometimes it can seem impossible to navigate. Treatment programs are getting better and better as more research increases our ability to accurately diagnose the underlying causes of these disorders, and our understanding […]
Meloxicam Abuse
Due to the negative connotation associated with opioids, and the fact that they can be highly addictive, many people are apprehensive about taking them for pain management. While an opioid might be the best course of action and may even be recommended by one’s doctor, a person might not feel comfortable taking it for one […]
Is Schizophrenia Hereditary?
Is schizophrenia hereditary? Well, while the risk of getting schizophrenia is higher if you have a family member that suffers from the condition, it’s not solely based on genetics. Still, if a person contains a family member who is a parent or other first-degree relative with schizophrenia, the chance of getting schizophrenia jumps from 1 […]
Long Term Effects of Xanax Brain Damage
The widespread use of Xanax has become an increasing problem. If you or a loved one are seeking help to treat your addiction to Xanax, Phoenix Rising Recovery is ready to assist. Phoenix Rising Recovery is a rehab facility with a wide range of evidence-based treatment programs that are specialized by substance and individualized to meet each […]
10 Reasons Why Quitting Drugs Cold Turkey Is A Bad Idea
The first step to sobriety is to detox from all substance use. Detoxing is the process of ridding the body of all drugs. While it may appear to make sense for you to stop consuming alcohol and drugs as soon as you begin detox, doing so is actually quite dangerous. This is because quitting drugs cold turkey could […]