by anthonym@sunshinebh.com | Nov 8, 2014 | Chapters Blog
Prescription drug abuse (and drug abuse in general) has become a growing concern when it comes to addiction. People may begin to rely too heavily on these medications for relief and improper or prolonged use can lead to substance use disorder or addiction. In...
by anthonym@sunshinebh.com | Nov 4, 2014 | Chapters Blog
Prescription medications can be a beneficial way to manage certain medical conditions and provide patients with relief. However, when patients begin taking multiple medications it can lead to harmful interactions, dependency, and possibly addiction. In some cases,...
by anthonym@sunshinebh.com | Oct 29, 2014 | Chapters Blog
Alcohol addiction is surrounded by many myths and misconceptions. These often add to the stigma and can impact a person’s decision to seek help. People may be misguided as to what alcoholism is and how it is treated. By taking a closer look at these myths and becoming...
by anthonym@sunshinebh.com | Oct 26, 2014 | Chapters Blog
When it comes to substance use, many people confuse substance use disorder and addiction as one and the same. While there are similarities between the two, there are also some notable differences. For instance, just because someone misuses drugs or alcohol, this does...
by anthonym@sunshinebh.com | Oct 3, 2014 | Chapters Blog
Successfully completing a drug or alcohol addiction treatment program is a significant accomplishment. It means that not only did you recognize that you had a problem; you took the steps to overcome it. During treatment you learned many strategies to support a...
by anthonym@sunshinebh.com | Sep 22, 2014 | Chapters Blog
Everyone gets stressed out from time to time. It is how you deal with this stress that is important. For those in recovery from addiction, their previous coping mechanism may have been to turn to drugs or alcohol. Now that they are substance-free, they must make...
