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Addiction Treatment
Addiction is a disease that affected an estimated 22.7 million Americans in 2013. The prevalence of substance use disorders is highest among young people, with an estimated 7.5 million people between…
July 14, 2017 · Silver Ridge
Health
Mindfulness is the state of being grounded in the present moment, aware of your immediate thoughts, feelings, sensations and emotional states. Mindfulness is key during early recovery, when you’re…
July 11, 2017 · Silver Ridge
Health
Some anxiety is normal. It’s a natural part of the body’s fight-or-flight response to stress, which prepares us to deal with danger. However, anxiety is a significant factor in many addictions. The…
July 4, 2017 · Silver Ridge
Addiction Treatment
“Dual diagnosis” refers to the presence of coexisting medical disorders. It is a term most often used when referring to people who have both a substance use disorder and a mental health condition.…
June 27, 2017 · Silver Ridge
Addiction Treatment
Equine therapy at Silver Ridge is an important part of our addiction treatment program. Also called horse therapy, equine-assisted therapy and equine-assisted psychotherapy, we use these magnificent…
June 19, 2017 · Silver Ridge
Health
A healthy diet improves treatment results by helping you heal from the damage drug or alcohol use has had on your body. For example, drinking stops nutrients from breaking down, which can result in…
June 12, 2017 · Silver Ridge
Health
In This Blog... Once you hit the age of 40 or so, it’s normal to have some concerns about the effects of age on your brain. Will your midlife adult brain still be as sharp as it was in your 20s, or…
June 5, 2017 · Silver Ridge
Addiction Treatment
Aging baby boomers in their 50s and 60s are using illegal drugs at alarming rates. Beating an addiction to drugs or alcohol isn’t simple when you’re in your midlife years, but it can lead you toward…
May 29, 2017 · Silver Ridge
Alcohol Addiction
In This Blog... If you’re suffering from alcoholism as a midlife adult, you are not alone. Compared to people in their twenties, people between the ages of 45 and 65 are twice as likely to experience…
May 22, 2017 · Silver Ridge
Addiction Treatment
The addiction rate in midlife adults has been steadily rising, with up to 17 percent of people in this age group being affected by a substance use disorder. The actual addiction rate in midlife…
May 15, 2017 · Silver Ridge
Addiction Treatment
In This Blog... The nation’s opioid epidemic is affecting baby boomers in very significant ways. Opioids range from prescription painkillers like codeine to illicit drugs like heroin. Experts worry…
May 8, 2017 · Silver Ridge
Family Relationships
It can be difficult to convince your parent to seek addiction treatment, especially when they deny that their substance use is an issue. Older adults are more likely than younger people to be in…
April 29, 2017 · Silver Ridge