Recovery from addiction can be a quite complicated and lengthy process. Dealing with life on life’s terms without drugs or alcohol can bring a whole new host of emotions that you would have been numb to before. In a relatively short period of time, you have to make major lifestyle changes, make new friends, and…
Read MoreWhether an individual has been in recovery from substance abuse addiction for just a few weeks or for several years, they will always be at risk for relapse. Addiction is a chronic and relapsing disease, meaning that it has no cure. Relapse is a part of all chronic diseases, and unfortunately, addiction is no different.…
Read MoreAlthough overcoming drug and alcohol addiction is not the easiest process to go through, it is definitely worth it in the end. Learning about the differences between detox centers and rehab centers can help you to see the importance of both and help you better understand which one may be a good starting point for…
Read MoreResearch has shown that more than 11% of Americans 12 years and older have used illegal substances. With Palmetto Addiction Recovery Center, you don’t have to go through detox and recovery alone or at risk to yourself. If you or someone you know is looking to overcome their substance addiction, keep reading to find out…
Read MoreOver the years, drug use and drug addiction has continued to escalate. While many individuals would love to get help for their addiction, many are fearful of entering detox because of the discomfort that is associated with drug and alcohol withdrawals. Fortunately, many treatment programs utilize medications to help manage withdrawal symptoms that can be…
Read MoreMillions of people have struggled with an addiction to drugs or alcohol. Although treating a substance use disorder is a great thing, there are risks associated with doing an at-home detox. Because their bodies become dependent on the substance and their brains rely on it to regulate their bodies and emotions, stopping the substance suddenly…
Read MoreMost individuals have had something traumatic happen to them or have witnessed a traumatic event at some point throughout their lives; this can include anything from bullying, medical trauma, physical abuse, natural disasters, mass shootings, and many more. There are several risk factors for developing substance use disorder, but is trauma one of them? Read…
Read MoreOpioid overdose deaths have risen dramatically in the United States over the past two decades. Prescription drugs are an essential part of helping improve the quality of life for those who suffer from acute or chronic pain. However, the misuse and abuse of these drugs, especially opioids, have become a serious national health problem. So,…
Read MorePalmetto is much more than a job to me. I first arrived here on December 5th, 2000. My life was a shambles. I had lost my wife to cancer 3 months earlier. I was threatened with losing my children. I had been using alcohol and drugs for 24 years. I had no emotional maturity to…
Read MoreRecovery is a life-long journey that often includes changing attitudes, behaviors, and even environment. Even with a robust support network, the internal work can lead many people to feel like they are facing the challenges of recovery alone. Feelings of loneliness during addiction recovery are not uncommon – but simply knowing that fact doesn’t make…
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