The use of the word “trauma” is sometimes misunderstood. In many situations, a person may say they experienced trauma from bad experiences, factors that don’t really contribute to a change in the way their brain functions. For those who have been diagnosed with trauma, it can be both devastating and seemingly impossible to recover from...Read More
Opioids are a powerful pain-relieving medication. Often used to help those with severe pain, such as traumatic injuries or surgery recovery discomfort, opioids work very well to stop the central nervous system’s debilitating pain signals from impacting your quality of life. Used as prescribed for the shortest time possible, they can be very safe.However, many...Read More
Co-occurring disorders occur when a person suffers from both a substance use disorder (SUD) and a mental health disorder. These concerns often occur together, and treatment for one without the other limits recovery.However, dual diagnosis treatment, or treatment for co-occurring disorders, can be highly effective. It may help you see long-term stabilization and improve your...Read More
Stress is a part of everyday life. Most people feel anxious or worry about tasks, people, and events. Yet, without effective coping mechanisms, your brain seeks out some type of relief from the stress. For those with substance use disorder (SUD), that relief could come from using a substance.If you are in addiction recovery or...Read More
A person suffering from depression may develop an addiction. A person with an addiction to a substance may develop depression. Both conditions can occur at the same time, and when they do, treatment can be complex but critical. Treatment for addiction and depression can be very effective, and it may give you your quality of...Read More
Addiction treatment in Tennessee through English Mountain Recovery can be the start of your future. Treatment for addiction isn’t as simple as taking a single medication or treatment process that works for everyone. Instead, it requires careful development of an individualized care plan that addresses your mental and physical health in a meaningful way.At English...Read More
Opioids are powerful drugs, often used for some of the most intense pain situations a person experiences. Yet, these drugs carry a high risk of addiction and, in some situations, overdose.If your loved one has overdosed on opioids in the past, or you worry they will in the future, we can help you. At English...Read More
Relapse seems like a bad word when you consider drug and alcohol addiction treatment. It doesn’t have to be. Instead of seeing it as a failure, see it as a component of the recovery process.Many types of diseases have high relapse rates. For example, the relapse rate for complications from asthma is nearly 70% and...Read More
Alcohol use in seniors can complicate current health problems, interact with medications, and lead to addiction. If you have an older loved one who is struggling with alcohol use and you’re worried about their future and well-being, you can do something about it. Family and friends are the best tools available to help your loved...Read More
A person battling addiction does not have much ability to think about or plan for the future. Their sole focus becomes getting more of the substance they crave. Yet it’s essential to understand how the misuse of drugs and alcohol can create complications not just today but well into the future.Studies indicate a significant link...Read More
