Is Baclofen Addictive?
Baclofen is a type of medication used to help relax certain muscles and relieve muscle spasms, tightness, and pain. From helping patients with multiple sclerosis to spinal injuries find relief, Baclofen offers individuals an effective way to address their muscle pain and discomfort. However, while Baclofen can help some struggling with muscle pain and discomfort, […]
Are Muscle Relaxers Addictive?
Muscle relaxers are a type of medication used to help patients struggling with muscle pain, stiffness, and muscle spasms. While muscle relaxers are not the type of drug you commonly think of when you hear someone struggling with drug addiction, it’s critical to understand that muscle relaxers can be addictive. At East Coast Recovery Center, […]
Is Prednisone Addictive?
Prednisone is an effective steroid medication used to treat a range of conditions, from inflammatory disorders like arthritis to asthma, allergic reactions, and more. While prednisone is not considered addictive, like certain addictive substances like alcohol, heroin, cocaine, or other drugs, patients can develop a physical dependency on the drug. At East Coast Recovery Center, […]
What is Transfer Addiction?
Addiction is a debilitating disease, with millions of people struggling with drug addiction each year. While recovery offers patients the ability to lead healthier, happier lives, unfortunately many fall into transfer addiction. Transfer addiction occurs when an addict recovers from one addiction, but then develops a new addiction. In this article, you’ll learn more about […]
Are Mushrooms Addictive?
Research suggests that millions of people use psychedelics across the U.S. Mushrooms/ psychedelic mushrooms, otherwise known as “magic mushrooms”, are a drug that can impact your sense of perception and mood. Many people who use mushrooms experience hallucinations and distortions in their reality. While psychedelic mushrooms can help some individuals battling mental health issues, it’s […]
Is Zoloft Addictive?
Zoloft is an SSRI medication that can be prescribed to individuals struggling with certain mental health disorders like depression or anxiety disorder. Because Zoloft is typically taken daily, this can make many wonder: is Zoloft addictive? While you can develop a physical dependency to Zoloft, it’s important to follow your doctor’s recommendation and consult with […]
Can You Get Addicted to Benadryl?
Benadryl is a popular over-the-counter drug that can help relieve many common allergy and cold symptoms. While it is not common to get addicted to Benadryl, you can get addicted to Benadryl. For example, some people who use Benadryl every night as a sleep aid to fall asleep may unknowingly struggle with a Benadryl addiction. […]
What Are Hidden Signs of Depression?
Depression is one of the most common mental disorders, impacting millions of people each year. Although depression is common, this does not mean it is easy to spot whether you are struggling with depression or not. While some individuals with depression may experience common depression symptoms like feelings of sadness, other individuals may have hidden […]
Why Do Addicts Relapse When Things Are Good?
The road to recovery is a life-long journey. Relapsing is an addict’s greatest threat to achieving sobriety. While addiction treatment can significantly help support an individual’s recovery journey, treatment does guarantee long-lasting sobriety. Unfortunately, some recovering addicts may relapse, even if things appear to be going well. In this article, you’ll learn more about why […]
Building Adventure Therapy for Treatment of Substance Use Disorder
No two recovery journeys are ever the same. Some clients in recovery may benefit from evidence-based treatment, while other clients may benefit from a mix of holistic and evidence-based treatment methods. Adventure therapy uses a combination of evidence-based and holistic therapies to help people in recovery progress on their recovery journeys. In this article, you’ll […]