Your Guide to CBD Oil and Addiction
CBD is everywhere now. You can buy oils, gummies, drinks, creams, and capsules without going anywhere near a marijuana dispensary. That can make CBD seem harmless, especially if the label mentions sleep, stress, or pain. If you are in recovery, though, the question is a little different. You may be wondering whether CBD can become […]
Your Guide to Addiction Co-Occurring Disorders
Addiction does not always show up on its own. You may be trying to stop drinking while also dealing with depression. Maybe anxiety is one of the main reasons you started using drugs in the first place. You might have trauma symptoms that get worse when you are sober. When a substance use disorder and […]
What You Should Know About Kids’ Group Therapy
Children notice when addiction changes things at home. They notice when a parent misses dinner, sleeps through the afternoon, becomes unpredictable, or promises something and does not follow through. Even younger kids may know that something feels different without knowing why. Some children get angry. Others become quiet or anxious. A child might also start […]
What Is “Detaching With Love”?
When someone you love has an addiction, you can end up spending a lot of time trying to stop bad things from happening. You may pay bills they ignored, make excuses for missed work, pick them up when they have been drinking, or lie awake waiting for them to come home. You might tell yourself […]
What’s the Difference Between a Caretaker and a Caregiver?
When someone you love has an addiction, helping can slowly turn into doing everything for them. Maybe you pay bills they forgot about. You call their job when they miss work. You clean up after another bad night or make excuses to other family members. At first, that can feel like support. After a while, […]
Can Drinking Alcohol Cause Numbness?
Your toes may feel as though they have fallen asleep even though you have been moving around. Perhaps the bottoms of your feet burn at night, or your hands tingle for no clear reason. If you drink heavily or have been drinking regularly for years, alcohol could be contributing to those symptoms. Long-term alcohol use […]
How to Set Boundaries for Addiction Recovery
Recovery changes the way you live, not just whether you drink or use drugs. You may need to spend less time with certain people, leave places you once enjoyed, or stop answering every call from a relative who brings chaos into your day. These choices can feel uncomfortable, especially when other people do not like […]
Your Guide to Amphetamines and Addiction
Amphetamines are often prescribed to treat legitimate medical issues. However, they can be abused when you change the dosage or take them when you do not need them. Amphetamines can be dangerous when taken without appropriate medical oversight, and they are a commonly abused substance. If you are no longer in control of your use, […]
The Dangers of Mixing Ambien and Alcohol
You take Ambien because you cannot sleep. Earlier that evening, you had a few drinks. You may assume the alcohol will help the medication work or that enough time has passed for the combination to be safe. It is not a risk worth taking. Ambien contains zolpidem, a prescription medication that slows activity in the […]
Your Guide for Adult Children of Alcoholics
Growing up around alcohol misuse can affect how you deal with stress, closeness, anger, and uncertainty. Treatment can address your substance use without pretending that it developed in isolation. Fortunately, there are resources available to help you, including substance abuse treatment providers at Serenity Treatment Center of Louisiana. What Trauma, Shame, and Anxiety Can Look […]