Many people wonder about scopolamine side effects. This dangerous prescription drug treats Parkinson’s disease, muscle spasms, and irritable bowel syndrome. However, the drug is also used to render people “submissive” to captors or those who wish to harm them. If you abuse scopolamine, scopolamine addiction treatment is the only way out of your dangerous gamble…
Isolation is one of the most damaging psychological circumstances. It’s even more complex and hard to overcome for those who may have mental illness or a substance use disorder or both. The last few years have been ones of isolation due to COVID, and many people turned to drugs and alcohol to get them through.…
Trauma refers to intense emotional and physical experiences caused by a stressful event or events. When an individual experiences accidents, violence, natural disaster, or abuse, it can all lead to trauma. Additionally, many people who experienced trauma tend to abuse substances. A trauma-focused cognitive-behavioral therapy or another trauma therapy is the ideal way to take…
When you have a loved one who is struggling with drug or alcohol addiction, you may need to convince them to go to rehab. The very thought of going to rehab is frightening for most people. It forces them to admit they have a problem. This is something that many addicted individuals are unwilling to…
When you have a substance use disorder, the desire for drugs or alcohol overshadows everything else in your life. In an effective rehab center, you learn to focus your attention on the things that truly matter while dealing with cravings in a healthy way. At Crestview Recovery in Oregon, our life skills program for recovery…
If you or someone you love face the drug detox process, maybe you wonder, “How long does hydrocodone withdrawal last?” Do not count yourself alone in this, as the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) affirms that hydrocodone is the most widely abused opioid drug in the U.S. More than 135 million Americans use this drug by…
If you’re looking for ways to improve your mental health, then it’s important for you to think about forming healthy relationships. It’s crucial to have emotional support from family members and friends. Unfortunately, not every relationship is a healthy one. Unhealthy relationships may get in the way of your recovery process. Therefore, you need to…
Are you curious about the drug rehab success rate, as you mull over your options for treatment? Although there is no standard rehab definition, much less one clear rate of success, you are on the right path to recovery. Nowhere offers greater potential for your lasting sobriety than through a reputable treatment center’s doors. Want…
At Crestview Recovery, we use art therapy for addiction recovery and as a tool to aid the psychological aspect of recovery. It allows you to tap into your creative and intuitive sides. Then, you can use these attributes to regulate emotions and heal your body and mind. Encouraging creativity promotes healing, communication, and emotion regulation.…
For some people, it’s hard to tell whether or not they have a mental health disorder and need dual diagnosis treatment. For example, it’s common for them to confuse attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) with being lazy. While it might sound odd to confuse the two, there are good reasons why people make this mistake.…