Successful opioid addiction treatment is not only about detox. In order to avoid relapse, the underlying causes must be thoroughly addressed and an effective plan put into place. At Zelus Recovery, we believe in treating the whole patient, not just the surface symptoms of substance abuse. Call our team today at 208.518.0797 or complete our…
All psychoactive substances, such as alcohol, marijuana, and opiates, have the potential to cause both physical and psychological addiction. But what is psychological dependence? Psychological dependence requires treatment but does not result in your body developing a physical dependency on your substance of choice. Both physical and psychological dependencies can cause withdrawal symptoms and require…
For some people, marijuana is a harmless drug in comparison to others in use today. However, marijuana can present pressing issues that require a professional marijuana rehab center for help. It’s crucial to learn the signs of marijuana addiction to help a loved one because addiction is much easier to manage when caught early. Many…
Unfortunately, opiate addiction doesn’t discriminate and affects people from all walks of life. Also, opiate addiction is so powerful that people try to quit, only to suffer painful withdrawal symptoms. Sometimes, these withdrawal symptoms are so intense that people relapse back into heroin addiction. At Zelus Recovery, our team recognizes how devastating opiate addiction can…
Anyone suffering from drug or alcohol addiction might not be truly aware of this disease’s potential danger. Addiction can be devastating, especially for teens and young adults who are highly vulnerable to its crippling effects. Fortunately, addiction counseling can provide a positive way forward once a person realizes that managing addiction alone is impossible. If…
Teens and young adults routinely struggle with trying to fit in. Not surprisingly, it’s easy for peer groups to include them in unhealthy activities. Drinking to excess is one of these, especially binge drinking in college. It is crucial to know what binge drinking is and the dangers it poses. If you would like to…
Today, more teens and young adults drink than ever before. There are many reasons for this increase in alcohol consumption. One of the main reasons is how easy it is for teens and young adults to get alcohol. However, many of them don’t know much about the effects of alcohol on the brain. So, how…
When one person in a household is affected by substance abuse or addiction, everyone else in the home is too. This disorder is the main reason that family therapy remains such a useful tool. This therapy helps people understand and overcome these severe problems. The following information will discuss this type of therapy, its benefits,…
Prescription drug addiction is a major problem in the United States, and you may be one of the many people affected. We often hear about the opioid crisis, and one of the reasons tens of thousands of people die is fentanyl. You may be someone who has a fentanyl addiction and is worrying about how…
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…