Many stigmas surround the chronic disease of addiction, and most result from misunderstanding this condition. Still, it’s difficult to seek addiction treatment when you feel that others judge you or form opinions based on the wrong information. Acceptance makes recovery from addiction much more manageable. Knowing that your peers and your recovery team accept you…
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If you spend the better part of most days feeling sad, you could be suffering from something more serious than just a case of the blues. Clinical depression, also called a major depressive disorder, is a chronic condition that requires medical intervention for healing to happen. Generally, there are many reasons you may suffer from…
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The transition from addiction treatment to living a sober life is often the most challenging stage of recovery. Once you’ve completed your residential program and transitioned back into your daily routine, sobriety becomes your sole responsibility. Ideally, you’ll have friends and counselors to call in times of crisis or when you need a compassionate ear,…
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Designer drugs are lab-formulate drugs designed to create specific outcomes. These are highly dangerous drugs because they tend to be more potent than their original, natural counterparts. They are also produced in labs where there are no control measures or regulations. For those with drug addiction, treatment can be effective if embraced fully. At Sierra…
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Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a type of debilitating mental health disorder. It occurs when a person experiences significant trauma in their life, and the brain does not process that experience properly. Years later, it may continue to create mental health risks. At Sierra Sage Recovery Services, we offer comprehensive help to those who need…
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Mixing alcohol and gambling seems to go hand-in-hand. It is natural for some people to go to a casino and enjoy a few rounds of cards along with a few drinks. Yet, over time, both of these habits can become addictive. When an addiction forms, a person is unable to stop engaging in the activity.…
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An enabler is a person who does not provide drugs or alcohol to a person with addiction but in some way supports them. That support allows the person to continue to engage in their negative behavior. For many people, be labeled this can seem like an insult because most people who engage in this behavior…
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Talk therapy, also called psychotherapy, enables a therapist to help guide thought processes. This type of therapy aims to help a person open up and express what’s happening to them. It can help explore new ways of thinking and enable a person to learn how to control negative thought processes that can lead to addictive…
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Deciding to get enrolled in an addiction treatment program may seem hard to do without necessary financial coverage. For some, Medicaid is an option. This type of state-provided healthcare may cover the rehab programs or mental health treatment needed. Thus, learning about paying for rehab through Medicaid is an important step in recovery. Our team…
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Alcohol is a dangerous drug that impairs cognitive function, motor skills, and response times. When used enough, addiction develops, making it hard for anyone to stop using it. This is when alcohol treatment becomes necessary. At Sierra Sage Recovery Services near Las Vegas, we offer a range of alcoholism treatment options to support you as…
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