Mental health and substance abuse is a serious issue that impacts countless people worldwide. One of the most common mental health issues involves substance abuse. The Jellinek Curve illustrates that alcoholism or drug abuse is a progressive disease that can worsen over time if appropriate medical treatment is not received. Designed initially to describe the […]
Category: Recovery
How To Enjoy Summer Vacation in Recovery
Making the choice to live a life of sobriety is a major accomplishment and reaching this stage of your recovery is worth celebrating. One way to celebrate is by taking a vacation or a break! But sometimes life in recovery brings about unexpected challenges, especially without the right tools. Things you once enjoyed while under […]
Understanding Alcohol Awareness Month
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
8 Sober Holiday Tips: How 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 […]
5 Tips For Staying Sober During Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving kicks off the start of the holiday season – a time for celebration and cheer. It’s also the time of year that is most often accompanied by an increase in alcohol consumption, making it a potential problem for those abstaining from alcohol or other substances. For those recovering from addiction or alcohol use disorder, […]