Sellersburg Celebrates, a Southern Indiana Festival That Started More Than 30 Years Ago, Ends!
Candi Graves grew up attending Sellersburg Celebrates, a beloved community festival in her hometown. A few years ago, she stumbled upon a memento from those early days—a photograph of herself as a child, proudly wearing one of the festival T-shirts given away. This memory is one of many that have kept her connected to the […]
Symptoms of Alcohol Poisoning
Alcohol poisoning is a severe outcome of binge drinking that can lead to unconsciousness, liver damage, brain injury, and even death. Consuming more alcohol than your body can process in a short time is dangerous. As a central nervous system depressant, alcohol impacts heart rate, breathing, body temperature, and the gag reflex. Immediate medical attention […]
How Exercise Enhances Recovery in Drug and Alcohol Rehab
Addiction to drugs and alcohol can disrupt the balance we usually maintain in terms of a healthy diet and exercise. However, incorporating regular aerobic exercise into a rehabilitation program can provide numerous benefits. Engaging in consistent physical activity not only reduces the risk of developing an addiction or relapsing but also offers protective behavioral and […]
Is Vivitrol the Most Effective Option for Managing Opioid Withdrawal?
Once you’ve made the choice to live a life free from drugs and alcohol, it’s worth considering medication-assisted treatment as part of your treatment plan. Consulting a clinical professional can provide you with information about common medications like Suboxone, Vivitrol, Antabuse, Methadone, and Campral. While these medications can’t achieve sobriety alone, they can help reduce […]
Helping a Loved One Navigate Medication-Assisted Recovery
Individuals undergoing Medication-Assisted Recovery (MAR) face unique challenges in achieving and maintaining sobriety. They particularly require support focused on gradually reducing their medication dosage and improving access to psycho-social support programs. Without a comprehensive MAR program that addresses these needs, the risk of relapse significantly increases. What is Medication Assisted Recovery? Medication-assisted recovery (MAR) involves […]
Lucemyra: A New Option for Opioid Withdrawal Treatment
The Food and Drug Administration recently approved Lucemyra, following a strong 11-2 vote from the Psychopharmacologic Drugs Advisory Committee. Lucemyra, whose chemical name is lofexidine, is the first non-opioid medication specifically approved to manage opioid withdrawal symptoms. This decision came after two placebo-controlled trials demonstrated that Lucemyra significantly alleviates severe withdrawal symptoms and increases the […]
Recognizing the Signs of Alcoholism
Diagnosing alcoholism can be challenging, especially in a society where alcohol consumption is commonplace at social gatherings, bars, restaurants, or at home. This regular behavior is often referred to as social drinking. However, excessive drinking can easily lead to alcoholism, which is defined as a physical or mental dependence on alcohol. The ubiquity of casual […]
What Steps to Take When Someone Relapses
Relapses are a common challenge in recovery, and understanding how to respond is crucial. While some individuals may be more prone to relapse, others might experience it due to unfortunate circumstances. Regardless of the reason for a relapse, it is essential to support your loved one in getting back on track to safeguard their well-being. […]
All You Need to Know About Benzodiazepines
Between 1996 and 2013, the number of adults who filled a benzodiazepine prescription rose by 67%, increasing from 8.1 million to 13.5 million. During the same period, the quantity of benzodiazepines dispensed more than tripled, going from 1.1 kg to 3.6 kg per 100,000 adults. According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, benzodiazepine overdose […]
Strategies for Preventing Drug Relapse
Preventing drug relapse is crucial. When a person in recovery considers returning to drug or alcohol use, there’s often a misguided belief that this time they can manage it—just one drink, one hit, or one high for the day, week, or month. However, it’s important to consider the consequences. Using again will likely lead to […]