Most people don’t start using substances to destroy their lives. They start using them to manage something. Stress. Anxiety. Sleep. Emotions they don’t know how to handle. At first, it works. And that’s the problem. WHAT SELF-MEDICATION MEANS Self-medication is using substances to regulate internal states. Not to get high. But to feel: Calm • […]
Tag Archives: substance abuse
Addiction, alcoholism, Detox, Recovery, sobriety, Treatment
Impulse Control in Addiction: Why You Can’t “Just Stop”
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Mar
Mar
If it were that simple, they would have. Families say it all the time: “Why can’t you just stop?” The answer is not laziness. It is not lack of love. It is not a moral collapse. It is brain function. Addiction is a disorder of impulse control, rooted in measurable changes in the brain’s frontal […]
Addiction, Detox, Recovery, sobriety, Treatment
“Wet Brain” Explained: Wernicke-Korsakoff Syndrome, Signs, and Prevention
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Mar
Mar
Families often use the phrase “wet brain.” Clinically, the condition is called Wernicke-Korsakoff Syndrome. It is one of the most serious neurological complications of chronic alcohol use. It is also frequently missed in emergency rooms and untreated detox settings. Understanding it could save a brain. What Is Wernicke-Korsakoff Syndrome? Wernicke-Korsakoff Syndrome (WKS) is a neurological […]
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May
May
Learn about alcohol withdrawal symptoms, detox timeline & treatment options. Get safe, expert help today—call Valiant Living Detox at (720) 802-0497.
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Aug
Aug
The shelter of the mountains is the perfect place to take the first step toward giving yourself a better life: detox. With the calming mountain air and the compassionate team from Detox Center of Colorado, you will find the process easier to transition through. You deserve to have a safe and comfortable environment to detox […]
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Feb
Feb
We hear a lot about the benefits of dopamine and its ability to make us happy and feel good about ourselves. Low levels of dopamine may create the desire within the body to find a substitute. Often this manifests as substance abuse, leading to addiction. But what exactly is dopamine and why do we need […]
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Feb
Feb
Doctors prescribe the benzodiazepine Xanax in dosages determined according to individual needs. However, this is usually taken orally as a standard or extended-release pill or an orally disintegrating tablet. Snorting Xanax is a harmful misuse of the drug and can cause long term negative side-effects. Why Do People Snort Xanax? Xanax, often prescribed for anxiety […]
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Jan
Jan
During rehabilitation support counseling, we are frequently advised to replace old habits with new, healthy activities. Typically, this refers to a new hobby or interest meant to redirect our thoughts from boredom following a commitment to sobriety and detox. This is important advice and worth looking into, assuming we have a point of reference to […]
05
Aug
Aug
Now that you have continued through your 12-Step work with vigor and truth, you understand that your character defects can hold you back from being everything you wish to be. Relationships, especially, can be challenging to navigate when you realize that you have been bringing some negativity into them. As you start to gain clarity […]
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Dec
Dec
Someone who is addicted to illicit drugs may intently search for them, stating that without their drugs, they will become “dope sick”. Even on documentaries such as “Intervention” or in movies, you could hear someone who is addicted to drugs talk about being “dope sick” or clearly see they are indeed sick. Sweating profusely, shaking […]
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