Addiction Recovery Blog
Why Trading One Addiction for Another Is Never a Solution for Recovery
At Chapters Capistrano, we believe that addiction recovery should be a comprehensive experience—it should be an opportunity for those struggling with substance use disorder, as well as mental health issues, to break free and establish healthy solutions to live...
Signs Someone May be Lying about Addiction
Although some people may believe that the signs and symptoms of drug or alcohol addiction are obvious, this is not always the case. Oftentimes addicts become very skilled at hiding or disguising their addiction. They may play it off as something different yet not...
Drug and Alcohol Addiction Wreak Havoc on the Immune System
While immune system protection may not be a major headline with the cold and flu season slipping away and with the dawn of spring, it is still important to recognize the many ways that our actions can impede overall health. Even those who feel entirely healthy on a...
Defining Drug Overdose: Death Isn’t Always the Result
The risk of drug overdose—particularly among those who are dependent on substance use disorder—is something that has always been a present factor in encouraging addiction recovery. With the recent death of Philip Seymour Hoffman, more people have turned their...
Is Alcoholics Anonymous Really the Answer? Why This 75-Year-Old Model Isn’t Working
If someone is battling alcohol addiction, one treatment option that is often suggested is Alcoholics Anonymous (AA). This 12-step program is widely recognized by many people, as it has been in existence for decades. Many believe that by following the prescribed steps...
Mind-Altering Drugs Are Not the Way to Find a New Perspective
From alcohol to mind-altering drugs such as LSD and marijuana, many have found that—initially—illicit substances can be a way to unlock creativity. While discovering a new outlook on life and stimulating artistic perspective is certainly a way to pursue mental health...
Why Are More Women Drifting Toward Alcoholism?
As women’s health remains a vital topic in America, new evidence has shown over the past year that more women are grappling with substance use disorder problems. Specifically, data has revealed that while many may consider alcoholism to be a condition afflicting...
Adderall Abuse in Colleges
Substance use disorder does not always mean that an individual is taking an illicit drug. In some cases, a prescription medication is used in a way that is inappropriate according to the directions of a doctor or for recreational purposes. Among the common...
Focusing on Adderall: Helpful vs. Harmful
When it comes to being productive, focus is key. For some people, slowing their mind and focusing on just one thing at a time is difficult. Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) plague children and adults...
The ADA and Addiction Recovery
There is a difference between having an occasional drink and being an alcoholic. According to the U.S. National Library of Medicine and the National Institutes of Health, approximately 18 million American adults are alcoholics or have alcohol problems. ...