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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
Addiction Treatment
How to Avoid Replacing One Addiction with Another
A common misconception about substance abuse recovery is that once a person enters and completes treatment, they are entirely cured of their disease and all addictive tendencies. However, just like…
October 10, 2020 · Silver Ridge
Addiction Treatment
How Adults Who Struggle with Addiction Often Behave in Relationships
Addiction is not simply a bad habit — it affects how an adult’s brain functions, leading to physical, mental, and behavioral changes. As their substance abuse worsens over time, adults will likely…
October 10, 2020 · Silver Ridge
Addiction Treatment
Can I Be Arrested for Reporting an Overdose?
When you know someone who struggles with alcohol or drug addiction, one of your biggest fears is likely the possibility that they may overdose. Not only does that fear stem from the extreme physical…
September 19, 2020 · Silver Ridge
Addiction Treatment
The Most Commonly Abused Prescription Drugs
In This Blog... Whether to deal with mental health issues, manage pain, or another reason, a large number of adults in America take prescription medications. While this can be fine for adults who…
September 15, 2020 · Silver Ridge
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How Loneliness Can Lead to Addiction
As social creatures, many people don’t like spending copious amounts of time alone without additional human interaction. However, for a number of reasons, many adults found themselves more isolated…
September 10, 2020 · Silver Ridge
Addiction Treatment
What to Expect When Entering Substance Abuse Treatment
When an adult struggles with substance abuse, one of the biggest challenges they face is accepting that they need help and then taking the first steps toward entering into a drug or alcohol addiction…
August 18, 2020 · Silver Ridge
Family Relationships
How Your Addiction Affects Those Around You
One of the most common misconceptions about drug or alcohol addiction is that the disease only affects the person using substances. On the contrary, substance abuse also affects those around the…
August 12, 2020 · Silver Ridge
Aftercare
How Outdoor Activities Help Maintain Sobriety
Upon completing your treatment for substance abuse, you will likely have to re-evaluate how you spend your time in your everyday life and incorporate activities that will help you avoid temptation…
August 7, 2020 · Silver Ridge
Addiction Treatment
When Medical Detox May Be Necessary
In the minds of many, the first step in breaking free from drug or alcohol addiction is to stop using whatever substance one has been abusing. However, it’s not always that simple. In some cases,…
July 20, 2020 · Silver Ridge
Aftercare
How You Can Manage Chronic Pain While Staying Sober
One of the most common reasons that adults find themselves struggling with addiction is due to their taking prescription medications in an effort to manage chronic pain. While these medications can…
July 15, 2020 · Silver Ridge
Aftercare
How Drug and Alcohol Addiction Affect Your Immune System
When an adult consumes alcohol or uses drugs for an extended period of time, the effects of their addiction can affect them on a biological level. In many cases, as their bodies try to fight off the…
July 8, 2020 · Silver Ridge