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Recovery
The Meaning of “Fully Recovered”
It’s likely you’ve heard the phrase, “once an addict, always an addict.” While it’s true that there is always the threat of relapse and recovery is a long-fought battle, a full recovery is possible.…
September 21, 2022 · Silver Ridge
Addiction Treatment
Overdose in Midlife Adults
Drug overdoses are now the number one cause of accidental deaths in our country, and the numbers continue to rise with every year. Now more than ever, education, prevention and proper treatment are…
September 9, 2022 · Silver Ridge
Alcohol Addiction
What Percentage of Alcoholics Relapse?
When you’re in recovery for drug or alcohol addiction, it’s normal to be fearful of relapse. A single slip up or a full-fledged return to addiction and all its consequences are both scary realities.…
August 15, 2022 · Silver Ridge
Recovery
Top 5 Causes of Relapse and What to Do If It Happens
Relapsing is one of the greatest fears of those who are recovering from substance abuse, though it’s actually a very common occurrence in recovery. In fact, many would argue that it’s an important…
August 11, 2022 · Silver Ridge
Aftercare
Top 5 Productive Ways to Maintain Sobriety in Retirement
If you’re in the middle of your life or just beyond and you find yourself worrying about how to avoid relapse in retirement, you’re in the right place. Many people look forward to retirement for a…
August 2, 2022 · Silver Ridge
Recovery
Addiction Recovery Books to Support Your Journey
When recovering from an addiction, it can be one of the most helpful things to know that you’re not alone and that many have successfully walked the path you find yourself struggling down. Such is…
July 20, 2022 · Silver Ridge
Addiction Treatment
What Is Medical Detox?
A dependency on drugs or alcohol can sneak up on you before you know it. Oftentimes, people find themselves in the throes of an addiction before they are able to comprehend clearly what is happening.…
July 8, 2022 · Silver Ridge
Health
Causes of PTSD in Adults
There’s a common perception that most of the change in your life happens in young adulthood. That’s often the period of time when people pursue education, decide a career, marry, move, have children…
June 23, 2022 · Silver Ridge
Family Relationships
Understanding the Role between Addiction and Genetics
Whether or not genetics do play an impactful role in addiction is something that countless people and medical professionals alike still go back and forth on to this day. There’s no denying that some…
June 9, 2022 · Silver Ridge
Addiction Treatment
The Barbiturate Effects That Should Be on Your Radar
We all want to relax, but sadly many people turn to barbiturate abuse to fill that need. If you’ve struggled with anxiety, sleep issues, headaches or a brain injury and have been prescribed this…
May 27, 2022 · Silver Ridge
Addiction Treatment
Treatment Options for Adults with Dual Diagnosis
A person with a dual diagnosis has been diagnosed with both a mental health disorder and a substance use disorder. Nearly half of adults in the United States have a dual…
May 27, 2022 · Silver Ridge
Addiction Treatment
Debunking Drug Overdose Myths
In the United States, the number of people who die from a drug overdose increases each year, with the CDC’s National Center for Health Statistics reporting an estimated 100,306 overdose deaths in…
May 18, 2022 · Silver Ridge