Finding purpose in life free from addiction and encouraging openness for supportive recovery is the essence of Harmony Ridge Recover Center.
It is difficult to deal with drug addiction in your personal life, either your own drug abuse or those of someone you care about. How do you know what to do next?Unless an individual has lived through a substance abuse problem, it is hard to understand the scope and damaging effects that addiction can cause. …
One of the most important things to remember about addiction recovery is that it’s a marathon and not a sprint. Enthusiasm and willpower will only get you so far. Staying as positive in recovery is crucial. Recovery is challenging on many fronts and having a positive attitude is a huge asset for persevering in the …
Americans have a friendly relationship with blacking out. This can be seen in the box office smash The Hangover. A group of friends black out after a night of partying and hilarity ensues. The reality of blacking out isn’t a joke. At best, it ruins a memorable night. At its worst, it can kill a …
The coronavirus has completely changed the way we live our lives and interact with others. What was once a cozy holiday season has turned into a socially distanced gathering. As we tune in to the latest news on coronavirus, it may be easy to think the worst. This is especially true with people suffering from …
The first step to recovery is acknowledging the presence of addiction and its effects on daily life. Overcoming a drug or alcohol addiction can be a serious challenge. While the road to recovery involves many steps, the first few are often the hardest. At Harmony Ridge Recovery Center, our experienced team of professionals will be …
Addiction treatment is vital to overcome addiction. Unfortunately though, addiction treatment isn’t free. Luckily, there is health insurance that can cover most of the costs of addiction treatment. The question now becomes, does insurance cover therapy? and, Does health insurance cover psychologists? When it comes to insurance for therapy, there are affordable options. What Insurance …
If you have tried to quit drinking or using drugs but had a relapse, you are not alone. Statistics suggest that up to 80% of people who try to quit have at least one relapse before achieving long-term sobriety. Coping with relapse is often uncharted territory for both the addicted and the loved ones involved. …
Essential oils have skyrocketed in popularity over the past three years or so. Many people use different types of essential oils in diffusers to create a calming atmosphere. Some also rub essential oils on their bodies as a complementary treatment for several conditions. You might want to try using essential oils for depression, even though …
The opioid misuse and overdose crisis touches everyone in the United States. Every year millions of Americans use opioids to manage pain. Doctor-prescribed opioids are appropriate in some cases, but they just mask the pain—and reliance on opioids has led to the worst drug crisis in American history. However federal and state governments have only …
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One of the most common substance addictions is to that of alcohol. This is partly because alcohol is so easily accessible. The fact that alcohol is often the first substance that people turn to when they want to celebrate or commiserate on their own failures also doesn’t help. Because consuming large amounts of alcohol slows …