Substance addiction is a cognitive disease that impairs functioning. It denies its users a healthy life and configures the mind to make rash decisions that ultimately disrupt their quality of life. As a result, persons living with substance addiction find it difficult to make the right decisions for themselves. A drug intervention is needed to […]
Alcohol and clinical depression are two issues that affect millions of people worldwide. While alcohol is often seen as a way to relax or cope with emotional distress, its relationship with clinical depression is far from straightforward. Knowing the facts about addiction is the first step to getting someone help with their addiction, and we […]
Detox is the first step in recovery from alcohol addiction and dependence. During detox, the alcohol leaves your system, and your body and brain adjust to functioning without the substance. While many people with alcohol use disorder choose to detox in an inpatient program, at-home detox services are also safe and increasingly common. If you […]
Detox is the first stage in addiction recovery, where you eliminate substances from your body so it can return to normal functioning. Detoxing from alcohol, once you’ve developed a dependence or addiction, will be uncomfortable. However, the detox process is worth it—for your health, safety, and future. If you choose at-home detox services, you can […]
Drinking alcohol can change the body and brain in more ways than you may realize. When someone has been drinking heavily for long periods, they often experience physical and mental withdrawal symptoms when they stop drinking. During detox, the body attempts to break its dependence on alcohol. As withdrawal symptoms intensify, you’re likely to need […]
Alcohol may be more socially acceptable than other substances but it can lead to dangerous dependence and addiction. Withdrawal from alcohol use often triggers intense symptoms that can sometimes be life-threatening. A medication-assisted treatment program (MAT program) for alcohol abuse helps limit withdrawal symptoms by combining medications with behavioral therapy. Medication-assisted treatment plays an important […]
Most substance abuse recovery treatment plans include an individual therapy program. Therapy is a vital part of the recovery process because it helps individuals understand the root causes of their addiction and develop healthy coping mechanisms. Southern Sky offers individual therapy sessions as part of our comprehensive treatment programs. Our experienced and compassionate therapists work […]
Alcohol is the most widely available and legal addictive substance in the United States. In our culture, the use of alcohol has been socially acceptable as far back as written history extends. It is used to celebrate important life passages like graduation, marriage, and baptism served in public places like restaurants, and available in most […]