Alcohol is a central nervous system depressant. Even a small amount can impair judgment and coordination. Larger amounts can make it dangerous to get behind the wheel of a car. The more you drink before driving, the more likely you are to cause a fatal accident. The consequences of drinking and driving can’t be overstated. […]
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Some people struggling with alcoholism are curious as to how to detox from alcohol. Many of them don’t understand that it takes the help of medical professionals. Trying to self-detox can be very dangerous because of how the substance affects your vital organs. Many years ago, society believed those who attempted detox without medical assistance
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When people suffer from addiction, it’s hard for them to think about living without the presence of drugs. They are quite literally dependent on them to feel normal. In fact, they may start to wonder what it means to enjoy living sober. A sober life can begin to feel like an impossible dream when people
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Some very significant things in life can cause a lot of stress, but many people do not recognize the signs of stress when they develop a problem with it. Then they live their lives stressed out and uncomfortable, which can lead to mental and physical health problems, addiction issues, and more. Fortunately, Crestview Recovery is here
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The holidays are stressful for so many reasons. For a person struggling with mental health or substance use concerns, normal holiday stress can feel unmanageable. Dealing with difficult family members, financial stress, and feeling pressure to make everything perfect have the potential to derail even the most carefully planned holiday events. In this blog post,
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If your goal is to remain sober this Christmas, you aren’t alone. The holidays provide ample opportunities to reflect on past experiences, failures, and traumas that can make people want to drink or use drugs. If you know that using drugs causes problems in your life, using substances during the holidays is likely to lead
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What is nutritional therapy, and how does it benefit addiction recovery? When you check into a rehabilitation facility for treatment, you may receive one or more forms of counseling and therapy. These various therapy techniques can teach you the coping strategies and lifestyle skills you need to maintain sobriety. Nutrition is one component of overall
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A cornerstone of addiction recovery and substance use treatment involves the concept of emotional sobriety. Being emotionally sober means facing life’s obstacles without escaping into familiar but unhealthy emotional spirals that have a history of preventing growth and self-actualization in your life. It doesn’t mean limiting your emotions or preventing yourself from feeling them; it means
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The summer holiday season can be a joyous, festive time of year. But for people in recovery, the holiday season can also be overwhelming as there is the fear of having a relapse. The summer holidays can present triggers to those recovering from drug and alcohol abuse. Crestview Recovery’s drug rehab program can help you
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National Men’s Health Week spans from June 14 through the 20. It’s a time to think about what you are doing right now to improve your health or prevent the onset of disease. For many people, life gets in the way of staying fit and eating well. For many others, drug and alcohol addiction creates
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