Telemedicine services are becoming more and more popular amid the COVID-19 pandemic. During Mental Health Awareness month, we are excited to announce that Sunstone Recovery will be fully converting to telemedicine. If you are struggling with mental health or substance abuse and are wondering how to access treatment programs while socially distancing, telemedicine appointments provide…
How To Continue Addiction Treatment During a Pandemic During a pandemic, people struggling with mental and substance use disorders find it especially challenging to manage their conditions. COVID-19 has led to measures that impact how you can receive treatment. While people need to practice social distancing to avoid spreading or contracting the disease, isolation can…
Polysubstance abuse disorder occurs when a person develops a physical dependence on multiple dangerous chemicals (causing impairment, pain, and distress) that can result in death due to overdose. This dependence can occur with or without the person’s knowledge, making this condition particularly unnerving. Chemical dependency is complicated enough when there is only one substance involved.…
Mixing drugs such as benzos and alcohol can have a detrimental effect on your mental, emotional, and physical health. Polysubstance use can cause short and long-term health problems that you may not recover from. Before you allow addiction to destroy your life, get help at an addiction treatment center in Oregon. Benzos and alcohol are…
Polysubstance use occurs when a person uses more than one drug at a time. Substances may include alcohol, drugs, or prescription medications. The dangers of mixing substances can range from emotional or mental disorders to health problems and fatality. Sadly, people who suffer from the effects of mixing substances are unaware of the dangers of…
Struggling with an addiction can quickly become mentally, emotionally, and physically draining. This is especially true if you are unsure of how to cope or where to seek help. If you are a woman struggling with an addiction of any kind, finding a rehab center or facility that you feel comfortable in may seem daunting.…
Addiction stigmas can discourage individuals that struggle with a substance use disorder from reaching out for help, which can be a major barrier to recovery. Although addiction progresses, meaning symptoms become worse until you receive substance abuse treatment, recovery is possible even when you have a severe or lengthy addiction. Addiction causes changes to your…
One of the best-quality drug rehab centers in Redmond, Oregon can build a solid foundation of addiction recovery. With a chemical dependency that’s out of control, it’s time to find professional help. You can regain control of your career, family life, and health. Here’s what you need to know about recovering at an excellent drug…
Around 15 million people struggle with an alcohol use disorder, which makes it the most common addiction in the US. It also means you’re more likely to have an alcoholic family member. Watching a loved one struggle with addiction takes a terrible toll. It also leaves you wondering how to help an alcoholic family member.…
It can be hard to understand why addiction happens. Addiction is an illness that has very little to do with a person’s willpower or moral fortitude. There are certain factors that make it more likely for one person to become addicted compared to others. Addressing those factors can help people understand the roots of addiction…