by Dana Hinders | Nov 8, 2018 | Addiction, Practicing Recovery, Recovery
It’s common for people with substance use disorders to rely on alcohol or drugs as a way to reduce stress, which means that an important part of the recovery process involves learning healthier stress management techniques.Everyone’s a little different in...
by Dana Hinders | Oct 26, 2018 | Addiction, Addiction Consequences, Drug Treatment, Recovery
A recent CDC report indicates that more than 20 percent of emergency room visits related to prescription opioid pain reliever overdoses also involved alcohol consumption.Since both alcohol and prescription opioid pain medication are legal, it’s a common mistake...
by Dana Hinders | Mar 29, 2018 | Addiction
Understanding common relapse triggers can aid your recovery journey by helping you to take preventative measures when you’re faced with situations or emotional responses that are likely to trigger strong cravings for drugs or alcohol.A Proactive Approach to...
by Dana Hinders | Jan 23, 2018 | Recovery
Liz Meehan is a busy woman.By day, she handles National Clinical Outreach for Summit BHC in the Metro Atlanta area—meeting with doctors, nurses, and clinicians to educate them about the addiction treatment programs at Summit. By night, she’s a full-time student...
