Added By Sierra Sage Recovery Services Sierra Sage Recovery Services Published: April 5, 2021 Updated: March 31, 2021 The transition from addiction treatment to living a sober life is often the most challenging stage of recovery. Once you’ve completed your residential program and transitioned back into your daily routine, sobriety becomes your sole responsibility. Ideally,…
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Added By Sierra Sage Recovery Services Sierra Sage Recovery Services Published: March 30, 2021 Updated: February 17, 2021 Designer drugs are lab-formulate drugs designed to create specific outcomes. These are highly dangerous drugs because they tend to be more potent than their original, natural counterparts. They are also produced in labs where there are no…
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Added By Sierra Sage Recovery Services Sierra Sage Recovery Services Published: March 24, 2021 Updated: February 17, 2021 Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a type of debilitating mental health disorder. It occurs when a person experiences significant trauma in their life, and the brain does not process that experience properly. Years later, it may continue…
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Added By Sierra Sage Recovery Services Sierra Sage Recovery Services Published: March 18, 2021 Updated: February 17, 2021 Mixing alcohol and gambling seems to go hand-in-hand. It is natural for some people to go to a casino and enjoy a few rounds of cards along with a few drinks. Yet, over time, both of these…
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Added By Sierra Sage Recovery Services Sierra Sage Recovery Services Published: March 12, 2021 Updated: February 17, 2021 An enabler is a person who does not provide drugs or alcohol to a person with addiction but in some way supports them. That support allows the person to continue to engage in their negative behavior. For…
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Added By Sierra Sage Recovery Services Sierra Sage Recovery Services Published: March 6, 2021 Updated: February 17, 2021 Talk therapy, also called psychotherapy, enables a therapist to help guide thought processes. This type of therapy aims to help a person open up and express what’s happening to them. It can help explore new ways of…
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Added By Sierra Sage Recovery Services Sierra Sage Recovery Services Published: February 28, 2021 Updated: February 4, 2021 Deciding to get enrolled in an addiction treatment program may seem hard to do without necessary financial coverage. For some, Medicaid is an option. This type of state-provided healthcare may cover the rehab programs or mental health…
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Added By Sierra Sage Recovery Services Sierra Sage Recovery Services Published: February 21, 2021 Updated: February 1, 2021 Alcohol is a dangerous drug that impairs cognitive function, motor skills, and response times. When used enough, addiction develops, making it hard for anyone to stop using it. This is when alcohol treatment becomes necessary. At Sierra…
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Added By Sierra Sage Recovery Services Sierra Sage Recovery Services Published: February 14, 2021 Updated: February 18, 2021 Substance abuse and mental health disorders such as depression, anxiety, and bipolar disorder frequently go hand in hand. Dual diagnosis treatment addresses substance abuse treatment and mental health and is an effective path to full addiction recovery.…
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Added By Sierra Sage Recovery Services Sierra Sage Recovery Services Published: February 7, 2021 Updated: February 1, 2021 Alcohol is a type of depressant drug that slows down the function of the central nervous system. When a person gets behind the wheel of a car after consuming alcohol, they cannot control some of their actions.…
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