If you are a parent in today’s world, one of your biggest concerns is seeing your child develop a drug addiction. While certainly not every child heads down this path, there are unfortunately many options today that make this possible. For many kids, starting the use of one drug or other substance, known as a…
Many people know the dangers of combining drugs and alcohol. Yet, many people do not know that addiction can happen often both with prescription and illicit drugs. What is polysubstance abuse? Could you have an addiction to more than one substance? For those who are using more than one drug, our team at Ethan Crossing…
Prescription drugs can be abused by anyone – those who they were prescribed for or those who obtain them illicitly and use them. Any time these drugs are used outside of a prescription, they put people at risk. Often, they can lead to addiction as well. Understanding what the most commonly abused prescription drugs are may…
You should not mix benzodiazepines and alcohol because the combination dramatically increases the risk of life-threatening respiratory depression, coma, and fatal overdose. Benzodiazepine and alcohol addiction happen when your body relies on medications like Xanax, Ativan, Klonopin, or alcohol to feel calm, sleep, or escape distress. But when you start mixing these drugs with alcohol,…
What is the link between loneliness and addiction? Many people who are lonely are at risk for developing an addiction. Likewise, many people who have an addiction are typically facing loneliness. Why does this happen? There are many potential reasons for it to occur, but in every situation, there is help available to you. Our team…
Opioids vs opiates – the two terms are often used interchangeably but are often misunderstood. No matter which version you use, both types have contributed to the early death of over 480,000 people from 1999 through 2018, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. These figures are very scary, especially if you realize you…
Addiction affects more than someone who uses drugs. It impacts everyone in their life as well. If you have a loved one who suffers from an addiction, it can be challenging to see a path forward. What should your next steps be once you know the addiction exists? One way you can help them and…
In 2018, over 88,000 people in the US died from alcohol-related causes, and the World Health Organization (WHO) estimates it contributes to 200 or more illnesses. It is easy to think about how alcohol makes you feel or why you like to drink, but what about when you stop? What are the benefits of quitting drinking?…
Do you struggle with drug use or substance use? Do you need a drink to get the thoughts of anxiety out of your mind? If so, you are not alone. You may have many circumstances working against you, but you can beat them by turning to our women’s rehab program. Our gender-specific rehab programs are…
For those who are struggling with addiction or mental health disorders, every day seems to be a challenge. Everyone seems to think they know what is best for you. Stress, fear, and pain are a part of your normal day. At Ethan Crossing Recovery, we provide a complete men’s rehab program that is designed to…
