When it comes to addiction treatment programs, therapy is expected. However, not all programs have the same format. Some types of therapy, such as multisystemic therapy, are ideal for some patients’ addiction recovery but not for others. Addiction therapy can use many methods and even include participants other than patients and therapists. For example, systemic…
More than 10 million Americans deal with alcoholism. On its own, this substance use disorder is responsible for more than 85,000 deaths each year. When alcohol is combined with other drugs, though, the number of deaths goes up. Because it’s the most commonly used intoxicant in the U.S. and most of the world, mixing alcohol…
Many adolescents and young adults are facing complex health conditions in every facet of their lives. Addiction can occur, causing a wide range of complications to education, relationships, and overall health. With the help of services like medication management, this can improve significantly. Our professionals at Zelus Recovery can offer the tools and strategies you…
Alcohol addiction can occur with any type of alcohol use if that use is consistent over a period of time. Binge drinking several times a month can also increase the risk of alcohol use disorder forming. Yet, some types of alcohol are more addictive and create a higher risk for health complications than others. If…
Substance abuse can happen to people of all backgrounds and walks of life. Also, addiction to drugs or alcohol can happen to people of any age, including teens and young adults. Unfortunately, even if teens and young adults seek professional treatment for their substance abuse, they may not have a psychiatric exam as part of…
The abuse of prescription medications is a growing problem across the country today. One of the most commonly abused prescribed medications is Xanax. Xanax is a powerful sedative that is typically used to treat severe panic and anxiety disorders. When used correctly, Xanax can be an effective medication for some people. For other people, however,…
Some people have the misconception that getting mental health treatment is somehow a sign of weakness. The truth is that it takes inner strength for someone to seek help for mental health issues, such as anxiety. Teens and young adults are especially at risk these days, and the level of anxiety surrounding navigating these ages…
When undergoing addiction treatment, especially when a co-occurring or dual diagnosis is involved, a person doesn’t always want to enter treatment programs where the opposite sex is in attendance. Or, they may not want an opposite-sex therapist. There are many reasons why someone would choose gender-specific therapy, and there are many benefits for enrolling in…
Many people think that anxiety and panic attacks are the same things and use the terms interchangeably. However, there’s a clear difference between the two. If you have been experiencing signs of either an anxiety attack or a panic attack, help is available. At Zelus Recovery, our team not only understands the difference between an…
Some drugs are just as deadly as they are addictive. Perhaps the most accurate example is cocaine. This drug has been used for many years by people around the world. While most people know that it’s dangerous, they continue to use it because they’re don’t know how to stop. It is also incredibly difficult to…