Texas Addiction Recovery Blog
How Texas Culture Can Aid Recovery
Texas is a gigantic state both in size and population. It is second in geographic size to Alaska, and second to California in population size. As in other states, health care in Texas has experienced its share of problems. Despite having a gross domestic product (GDP)...
Vaping Is Popular and May Be Dangerous
Vaping is popular with young people. Very popular. When people vape, they inhale the vapor produced by burning nicotine, marijuana, or other substances. Although some people see vaping as a safer alternative to using traditional tobacco products, vaping still can lead...
8 Addiction Forums for Recovery
Are you contemplating joining an addiction recovery forum? Is it to share your thoughts, to understand addiction from the perspective of other people, or to inspire you to take action? There are many reasons to consider participating in online discussions. Before...
Brixadi: A Revolutionary Recovery Medication?
What is a liquid, turns into a gel, and may fight opioid addiction? A magic substance? No, it is a drug known as Brixadi. What are Brixadi and Buprenorphine? Opioid addiction is a huge problem in the United States and the entire world. More than 47,000 people...
Monitoring the Future of Substance Use
Every year since the 1970s, the University of Michigan’s Institute for Social Research conducts the Monitoring the Future study. This survey asks children, teens, and young adults about their lives and their health habits. Many of the questions in this study relate to...
Types of Detoxification in Rehab
There are several steps involved in the drug addiction recovery process. One of the major ones is the formal detox. The NIDA or National Institute on Drug Abuse states that detox is the process of getting rid of foreign matter and substances and being able to manage...
The Different Types of Counselors in Rehab
There are several different types of counselors in rehab treatment facilities. Each counselor may use different kinds of therapies to help people with addictions reach their sobriety goals. Your counselor might choose one or more different therapy treatments during...
Substance Use Disorder and the Bystander Effect
People are social creatures. The things they do and don’t do affect more than themselves. They affect others. This is especially true in cases of substance use disorder. Our social natures lead to a number of fascinating discussions. One is whether the bystander...
Is Marijuana a Hallucinogen?
Drugs fall into a variety of categories depending on their properties, effects, or condition they treat. Typically, every drug will fall into one of the following categories: Stimulants - These types of drugs increase your mood, elevate your energy, and enhance...
How to Stay Sober Without AA
Do you abuse alcohol? If you are in recovery or are going to be in recovery, AA (Alcoholics Anonymous) is one of the options you can use. There are some people who do not believe or do not agree with the 12-step strategy. Some people cannot make it to AA meetings...