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Xanax is a powerful antidepressant that patients receive to treat anxiety and related psychological disorders. Sudden or “cold turkey” withdrawal from Xanax use can result in a strong return of anxiety symptoms that can be dangerous and even fatal. In all cases, if an individual has been using Xanax for any extended period of time,…

Austin, Texas – The Texas Department of State Health Service announced the full licensing of 35 specialized alcohol and drug treatment beds for a nationally recognized, state of the art facility located outside of Austin.  The Last Resort specializes in treatment services for men recovering from alcohol and other drug addictions. The new licensing supports…

Drug addiction and alcoholism are family diseases. An individual who is addicted to drugs or alcohol might protest that he is only hurting himself and that he should be left alone, but all families that have dealt with an addicted family member know that the truth is exactly the opposite. An alcoholic or drug addict…

Step 10 of the 12-step program focuses on taking personal inventory and, where needed, admitting wrongdoing. The first nine steps of the process prepare the way for step 10 and beyond. Building on this pattern of life is important for maintaining sobriety for the long haul. Taking Inventory Self-evaluation is an important part of recovery….

INVENTORY We know from the steps that we must work through our resentments. “Resentment is the number one offender” as we are explicitly told. It is resentment that eats away at us and fueled our drinking. What better excuse for continuing a life drinking than the list of grudges and resentments we may have against…

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]There may be as many meanings to the 12 steps of recovery as there are people who work them. Addiction recovery will always have deeply personal meanings and implications to addicts who are able to overcome their chemical dependence on drugs or alcohol. Still, there are a few common threads to the 12 steps and…

Business executives and other individuals who are in high-stress employment situations are not immune to drug addiction problems. In fact, they may be more prone to drug abuse if they use drugs to alleviate the stress that is common to their employment situations. This situation makes an executive drug addiction rehab program essential to long-lasting…

Family therapy is part of rehab and recovery from drug and alcohol abuse. Addiction affects the entire family system therefore, recovery needs to be happy for the entire family, not just the person suffering from substance abuse. The use of psychodrama for the family is one tool people can use to grow in recovery from…

Sometimes people do not realize how much pressure they put on themselves to live a certain way, even in recovery. For those with drug addiction, the intention starts with the intentional choice to enter a drug rehabilitation center. This is an intentional first step that provides the foundation for recovery and a life of happiness….

Texas Medical Board Tries to Fight Prescription Drug Abuse What does the Texas Medical Board have to say about prescription drug abuse? Drug addiction in Texas is changing rapidly. Where once Texas used to be struggling with addiction to heroin, cocaine, meth, PCP, or Molly, addiction has been changing rapidly to focus more on the…

College Drinking—Underage, Too Much, and Dangerous What can I do if my son has a drinking problem in college? Unfortunately, binge drinking is very common in most colleges. Not only that, but much of the dangerous drinking is actually underage. At many college parties, including frat and sorority parties, alcohol is very easy to gain…

What is a functioning alcoholic? You may not realize it, but people function every day with high levels of alcohol in their system. They do not exhibit the classic alcoholic look of the rough-looking person who falls down. In many cases, a functioning alcoholic goes about their daily routine. The only difference is that they…

Best Benzo Detox Center For Benzodiazepine Detox Benzodiazepines are a class of drugs that depress the activity of the central nervous system. Valium, Xanax, and Rohypnol (a/k/a “roofies”) are all forms of benzodiazepines. They are commonly prescribed to treat severe anxiety and other psychological disorders. Certain forms of benzodiazepines create an amnesiac effect, in which…

The easiest way to define addiction is to describe it as an intense psychological and physical craving for something and continuing its use despite severe consequences in one’s health, relationships, career, and quality of life. How does addiction take control of the brain? Substance addiction completely changes the brain and how it functions. It changes…

People who drink to the point of being intoxicated usually have some hangover issues. The best cure for this is to prevent it but if that does not happen, there may be ways to mitigate symptoms. There are other steps in hangover prevention. Once symptoms begin, fewer options actually provide relief. Traditional ‘cures’ do little…

Mindfulness Tips to Cope with Difficult Emotions in Relationships Most people understand life to be fast-paced and full of stress. The reality is that pressures from technology and work can take a toll on a marriage. Difficult emotions like anger, confusion, and sadness may arise. Mindfulness is a good way to cope with difficult emotions…

As a spiritually-centered recovery center, we understand that the most crucial component of long term success in addiction recovery is faith. This does not necessarily mean religion, though the many religions of the world are centered on faith. Faith by itself, however, means believing in yourself and in something larger than yourself. As the many…

Drug Trade Between Mexico and Texas—Crooked Cops Involved? What is the drug trade doing to Texas? Right now Texas is facing a drug crisis that’s leaving more and more people in dire condition. And a lot of the drug trade is fueled by Mexican cartels, which import most of the heroine and meth into Texas….