When an individual becomes addicted to heroin, it takes over their life. Chasing the high that the drug creates becomes their singular focus, and they…
Opioids exist as legal prescription drugs used for managing pain and also as illegal drugs like heroin. Opioids are also highly addictive, so even when…
Benzodiazepines—or benzos for short—are a highly addictive prescription drug. The drug is prescribed to help treat a number of mental health conditions, but unfortunately, it…
Trying to overcome a complex trauma can be more challenging than dealing with just one trauma. It can also lead to a dual diagnosis when…
A medically supervised detox is the first step in treating a serious opioid addiction. Withdrawal can be the hardest part of the process, and the…
Relationships can take quite a hit when addiction takes hold of someone’s life. A large part of getting treatment for addiction is doing work on…
Alcohol addiction and depression commonly present themselves together. An addiction can lead to depression, and vice versa, depression can lead to drinking in excess. People…
Adjusting to a sober lifestyle can be hard. Getting treatment at an accredited treatment facility like the one at The Arbor can set you up…
Equine-assisted therapy works to change negative thinking and behavior. It’s a non-traditional type of therapy that works alongside more traditional therapies as part of a…
Everyone faces challenges in life, and some can be more stressful than others. These ups and downs in life play with our emotions and, for…