Nearly 15 million people in the United States 12 years or older had an Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD) in 2019. Alcohol use causes over 200 different diseases and conditions, increases the risk of suicide, leads to risky or violent behavior, destroys families, and often harms society. April is National Alcohol Awareness Month, which gives communities […]
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Benefits of Equine Therapy in Addiction Rehab
There are many different types of addiction treatment, including outpatient treatment, residential treatment programs, day treatment programs, and behavioral therapies. Equine therapy is often used as an important part of rehab programs for people struggling with addiction. At Riverside Recovery of Tampa, we incorporate equine therapy into our treatment programs to help our clients identify […]
Alcoholic Myopathy: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Drinking with friends may seem like a fun way to spend an evening, but casual drinking can quickly escalate to alcohol abuse if it isn’t properly managed. If you become dependent on alcohol, it can be easy to develop an addiction to it. There’s some evidence that excessive alcohol use and muscle twitching are linked. […]
Does Exercise Help In Addiction Recovery?
When you use drugs or alcohol in excess, your physical health is affected. Addiction changes your body chemistry. When someone is addicted to drugs or alcohol, their brain and body crave the substances that were producing endorphins in their brains and creating the feeling of euphoria. Exercise has been shown to be an effective tool […]
6 Ways Drugs & Alcohol Can Affect Relationships
Substance abuse and substance use disorders harm more than just the person who is struggling with them. It also impacts those surrounding them, particularly personal relationships. This can be due to the effects substance abuse has on mental health, finances, and more. Here are just 6 ways drugs and alcohol affect relationships and the signs […]
Alcoholic Hepatitis Epidemic: Rise in Alcohol-Related Liver Disease
Alcoholic Hepatitis and Alcohol-Related Liver Disease (ARLD) have been on the rise since the start of the pandemic. Though it can take years to manifest, hospitals have seen a 50% spike in the number of people needing liver transplants due to alcoholic hepatitis. Alcoholic hepatitis is a stage of ARLD and is an inflammatory condition […]
What To Do If You or Your Loved One Relapsed Over the Holidays
It’s important to remember that addiction recovery is a lifetime commitment, but the holiday season can be an obstacle for some people who want to stay sober during the holidays. During the holidays, it may be more challenging than usual to stay sober because there will likely be lots of triggers present. People often overextend […]
Enabling During The Holidays
Families and friends usually get together during the holiday season to celebrate and spend time together. While most people would like to be surrounded by their loved ones at every moment, addictions can turn things upside down for them. Managing someone with an addiction can be challenging for everyone involved especially during the holidays. You […]
8 Ways To Manage Your First Christmas Sober
Christmas and the holiday season are a wonderful time of year for many reasons, but it can also be a challenging time for some. Between holiday stress, family, old friends, and triggers, Christmas can be trying when you have recently gone through a recovery rehab program. Your first sober Christmas in recovery can be overwhelming […]
How Long Does Suboxone Stay In Your System?
Suboxone is a prescription medication that helps people recover from opioid use disorder. Suboxone is made up of two different ingredients: buprenorphine and naloxone. These two ingredients combined help reduce cravings for addictive opioids including codeine, heroin, fentanyl, and oxycodone. How Does Suboxone Work? To understand how suboxone works, it’s important to understand the opioid […]