When people think about detox, they often focus on withdrawal symptoms alone. What is frequently overlooked is the state of the body after prolonged substance use. Many individuals arrive at detox nutritionally depleted, dehydrated, and physiologically dysregulated. Without addressing this foundation, even the best therapy and programming struggle to take hold. In early recovery, nutrition […]
Category Archives: health and wellness
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Sep
Sep
The recovery is not a goal, the recovery is a process that takes bravery, strength and encouragement. National Recovery Month is celebrated each September in the United States to recognize people in recovery, emphasize the value of mental health and substance use treatment, and celebrate the power of the community that united to promote healing. […]
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Aug
Aug
Overview The 30 th day of the month is known as the National Grief Awareness Day on 30 th of August every year, and this teaches us that we should learn to identify grief and support the grieving individuals. Grief is an ordinary part in life that is not openly discussed and most of the […]
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May
May
May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Learn why it matters, who it helps, and how Valiant Detox & Assessment Center supports your path to mental wellness.
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Aug
Aug
Addiction has significant power over your body and your brain, altering you physically and psychologically. Going through the detox or withdrawal process can be frightening for many of these same reasons. There are some cases where it is possible to produce life-threatening symptoms, but can you die from them? As you are seeking recovery, it […]
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Aug
Aug
Detox can take anywhere from a few days to a few weeks. It is important for those who want detox to have a safe place to reside during the process. This process requires attention and comprehensive care performed by professionals who know how to implement the correct safety protocols. Without professional guidance, detoxing can take […]
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May
May
Most people have heard about Seasonal Affective Disorder, also known as SAD. It’s most commonly associated with winter. Those affected by SAD have a difficult time with colder weather, shorter days, and less sunshine. Though not as common as experiencing SAD in the winter, SAD can also impact lives in the summer. Summer Heat Can […]
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Apr
Apr
Addiction to drugs and alcohol is a severe illness that pervades all parts of society. It does not discriminate among age, race, economic status, religious affiliation, or sexual preference. Once an addiction has spun out of control, it leaves a lot of debris in its wake. Loved ones may have dealt with arguments, betrayals, lies, […]
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Apr
Apr
One of the great joys in life is socializing with others. Going out to restaurants, shopping, and taking vacations to allow us to spend time with those we love. These activities also afford us the ability to meet new people and have new experiences. While COVID-19 has had a detrimental effect on the physical health […]
Addiction, health and wellness
Danger of Methamphetamine Use Among American Indian and Alaska Native Populations
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Apr
Apr
Methamphetamine is a highly addictive narcotic that wrecks the lives of millions. Research conducted by the National Institute of Drug Abuse (NIDA) shows that deaths resulting from methamphetamine overdoses have risen sharply in the past eight years. Perhaps most surprising is the racial groups that have been most affected by this trend. American Indian and Alaska […]
