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Can You Overdose On OxyContin?

Can You Overdose On OxyContin?

Yes. Each day in the US, roughly 44 people die as a result of prescription opioid overdose, according to the Centers for Disease Control. OxyContin, a semi synthetic opioid analgesic used for treating chronic or severe pain, is highly controversial for its grim abuse statistics. Users who develop a tolerance may also become addicted and…
Can You Quit Cocaine Cold Turkey?

Can You Quit Cocaine Cold Turkey?

The short answer is yes, anything is possible.The longer, responsible answer is: quitting cocaine cold turkey, especially on your own, is never advisable.It’s true that with repeated use, cocaine addiction, and eventually dependence, do get worse. However, it only takes one dose to feel the full effects of a crash, and usually that crash is…
CARF accredited

CARF ACCREDITATION

Breaking News! We are thrilled to announce that The Last Resort Recovery Center is officially CARF accredited! We just found out today that our team has earned this distinguishing achievement for a full three-year term!What does this mean? “CARF International accreditation is a public seal of trust and commitment to quality based on internationally accepted…
Celebrating 80 Years of AA

Celebrating 80 Years of AA

Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) turned 80 years old in June, 2015. Originally formed in 1935, the focus was on providing aid to those struggling with alcoholism with the basic principle of one alcoholic helping another. History Bill Wilson was a stockbroker in 1935. He struggled with a severe addiction to alcohol but it was not seen…
Cheating, Sexual Impulsivity and Recovery

Cheating, Sexual Impulsivity and Recovery

Surveys show that men cheat on their romantic partners twice as often as women—and for different reasons. Research hasn’t yielded much shocking new information, but it has given credibility to a few popular ideas: Men are more likely to report sexual reasons for their infidelity, especially in long-term relationships. For example, being dissatisfied with frequency…
Childhood low self esteem can lead to easy addiction

Childhood low self esteem can lead to easy addiction

So much of who we become as adults finds its roots in childhood. For that reason, professors from Florida State University and University of Miami put together a study to see if collected data could support the idea that low self-esteem in childhood led to higher instances of substance abuse as adults. The results aren’t…
Choosing the Perfect Sponsor

Choosing the Perfect Sponsor

Everyone in a recovery program shares a common problem, yet they are all very different people. Because of this, finding the perfect sponsor that understands and gets you, as an individual, will save heartache and headache down the road. Relationships change and grow and your sponsor is no different, but be aware that ultimately you…
Chris Herren Speaks at The University of Houston

Chris Herren Speaks at The University of Houston

“One Little Blue Pill” one phrase repeated over and over by ESPN’s 30 for 30 Star and former Boston Celtic that captured an audience’s attention at The University of Houston. One little blue pill was reiterated time and time again to illustrate how something so small can be the cornerstone of one man’s addiction. Chris…
Chris Herren's Story of Addiction

Chris Herren’s Story of Addiction

Yesterday afternoon The Last Resort Recovery Center and The Center For Students in Recovery – UT Austin were excited to announce that Chris Herren would be speaking at The LBJ Library, Wednesday July 17th.So, some of y’all are asking, “Who is Chris Herren?” I first discovered Herren through ESPN’s 30 for 30 documentaries, Unguarded. In…
Christian Based Drug Rehab - Last Resort Recovery

Christian Based Drug Rehab

Even when they do not directly incorporate Christian principles, 12-step addiction recovery programs and other rehab therapies will frequently include thematic elements that have a basis in Christianity. Individuals can go through a drug or alcohol detox and learn coping techniques to keep them away from addictive substances, but research has shown that the most…

Cocaine Addiction on the Rise in Austin, Texas

What can I do if I’m struggling with cocaine addiction? Cocaine is a highly addictive drug that can have severe consequences for a person’s health, well-being, and their entire life. In fact, many drug experts say that cocaine can literally rewire the brain in order to require more and more of the drug. Right now,…
Cocaine Addiction in Texas - How Can It Be Stopped?

Cocaine Addiction in Texas – How Can It Be Stopped?

What can I do about cocaine addiction in Texas? When you’re struggling from cocaine addiction, then you’re well aware of the harmful effects it can have on you. Cocaine is not only involved in severe damage to people’s health and increased risk of death, but it’s also responsible for a lot of violent crime around…
Coffee Addiction and Your Health

Coffee Addiction and Your Health

Caffeine is a common psychoactive drug. It has a regular place in many people’s everyday lives. However, people sometimes overlook the negative, life-threatening consequences of coffee if it is used long term. Similar to other drug addictions, it can cause serious health problems.Caffeine causes an increase in the stress hormone cortisol. Excessive use can even…
College Addiction: How Drug Rehab Can Help

College Addiction: How Drug Rehab Can Help

What can I do if I have a drug problem in college? Don’t worry. Millions of Americans confront the disease of drug addiction, many of them while they’re in their college years. So you’re not alone. But what can I do about drug addiction while I’m in college? The same remedy works for drug addiction…
College Alcoholism—Dangerous for All Involved

College Alcoholism—Dangerous for All Involved

What can I do to fight against college alcoholism? If you’re a college-aged young adult, then odds are you are more than acquainted with drinking. Over 80% of all college students drink while during their time at university, and fully half of them admit to binge-drinking. And drinking problems are associated with all kinds of…
College Drinking - Underage, Too Much, and Dangerous

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 access to, even for young people…
College Rehab and Teen Rehab in Texas for Your Son

College Rehab and Teen Rehab in Texas for Your Son

What can I do if my son is addicted to drugs? If your college-aged son is using drugs, it can be difficult to know where to turn. But you should know that you’re not alone. College is a time when many teens and young men experiment with drug usage. But what do I do if…
College Students Alcoholism on the Rise

College Students Alcoholism on the Rise

What can I do if I’m struggling with alcoholism in college? When you have a drinking problem in college, it can be very difficult. College is a great time for people to experiment with new things, and try out their limits. But there are limits to how far you should go with experimenting. College is…
Coming Down from a Cocaine Binge: Signs and Symptoms

Coming Down from a Cocaine Binge: Signs and Symptoms

If you’ve ever experienced coming down from cocaine on your own, you know how challenging it can be. Symptoms can be both physical and psychological in nature, and none of them are pleasant. However, you may be wondering what all can happen during cocaine withdrawal. Is it just uncomfortable, or can it actually be dangerous?…
Common Cocaine Withdrawal Experiences

Common Cocaine Withdrawal Experiences

Anyone can experience cocaine withdrawals; it doesn’t matter if you’ve used it once or a hundred times. When you introduce cocaine to your system, the drug stimulates the brain excessively, releasing extreme amounts of dopamine, causing the euphoric feeling of being high. When the drug is no longer stimulating the brain and has left the…
Common Forms of Sex Addiction

Common Forms of Sex Addiction

The term “sex addiction” is a broad categorical reference to a number of different activities that are related to obsessive or compulsive sexual conduct. Those activities include sexual fantasies, seduction and role playing, voyeurism and exhibitionism, bartering or paying for sex, sexual relationships with anonymous individuals, and at the extreme, violent, intrusive, or sado-masochistic sex….