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Addiction Treatment
Is There a Link Between Pain and Addiction?
Following a severe surgery or injury, or in the case of a chronic condition known for causing intense pain in the patient, doctors have the ability to prescribe heavy painkillers – opioids – to help…
April 10, 2021 · Silver Ridge
Addiction Treatment
What Can Make a Person Change?
People are motivated to change all the time. In fact, changing our behavior is something we learn from a very young age. Babies learn to cry to get fed, changed or handed back to mothers. Toddlers…
April 1, 2021 · Silver Ridge
Addiction Treatment
Your Next Career in Addiction Treatment
According to the National Center for Drug Abuse Statisticshttps://drugabusestatistics.org/, of Americans over the age of 12, over 30 million individuals have used an illegal substance within the past…
March 26, 2021 · Silver Ridge
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