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Health
Alternative Options for Opioid-Based Pain Management
How to Improve Your Pain without the Use of Opioids One of the biggest causes of opioid addiction is the abuse of medication that is used for pain relief. While these drugs can be effective in…
February 23, 2021 · Silver Ridge
Addiction Treatment
What to Do if I Relapse?
Steps to Take After a Relapse When an adult enters a rehabilitation program for substance abuse, they and their loved ones hope that their treatment will be effective and that they will be able to…
February 19, 2021 · Silver Ridge
Addiction Treatment
Different Forms of Opioid Addiction
In This Blog... Opioids in Their Various Forms Opioids are a leading cause of addiction for people in the United States due to their highly addictive chemical makeup. While some people may only…
February 10, 2021 · Silver Ridge
Alcohol Addiction
Why Rehab May Take More than One Try
In a perfect world, when you make the decision to seek help for substance addiction, you would enter rehab, learn and make the necessary changes you need to create a healthier life, and be set in…
January 21, 2021 · Silver Ridge
Recovery
Who to Include in Your Recovery Support System
After you receive treatment for substance abuse, one of the most important things to prioritize is building a strong support system. The right group of people can help you maintain your sobriety and…
January 16, 2021 · Silver Ridge
Addiction Treatment
Is It a Support System or a Crutch?
When you make the decision to break free from the hold alcohol and drugs have on you, you’re going to have to find alternative coping mechanisms for dealing with everyday stressors. While there are…
January 7, 2021 · Silver Ridge
Alcohol Addiction
Why Older Adults are At-Risk for Addiction?
When people picture what someone struggling with substance addiction looks like, they may picture someone younger, whom they imagine got involved with drugs or alcohol in a party scene. However,…
December 21, 2020 · Silver Ridge
Addiction Treatment
Inpatient versus Outpatient Addiction Therapy
When researching addiction treatment programs, there are typically two main types of programs you’ll come across: inpatient and outpatient. Both of these programs offer unique benefits to adults who…
December 18, 2020 · Silver Ridge
Addiction Treatment
Why the Holidays are a Good Time to Go to Rehab
For most people, the holiday season is a time of joy and merriment, filled with beautiful decorations, delicious treats, and fun memories. However, for those struggling with substance abuse, the…
December 9, 2020 · Silver Ridge
Addiction Treatment
How Interpersonal Relationships are Affected by Addiction
A common misconception about substance abuse is that it is solely the problem of the person struggling with addiction and only affects them. When this falsity is believed, it can cause the person to…
November 24, 2020 · Silver Ridge
Family Relationships
Repairing Your Marriage After Substance Abuse Treatment
When you’re in a relationship — dating, married, or otherwise — with a person who struggles with addiction, you know the strain that it puts on the two of you. The negative impact their addiction has…
November 19, 2020 · Silver Ridge
Addiction Treatment
Accepting Help as a Veteran Struggling with Addiction
Our veterans are some of the bravest and most honorable men and women in the world. After they’ve done so much to protect our country, it would be ideal that they live peaceful, fulfilled lives once…
November 10, 2020 · Silver Ridge