We tend to associate the holidays with good things: vacation time, family, homecooked meals, and a break from our everyday routines. But for many, time outside of our daily routines and more time with family can mean added tension, anxiety, and stress. Of the thousands of websites with tips for staying healthy during the holiday…
Cocaine is a highly addictive stimulant that enhances the brain’s ability to perceive pleasure. Once widely used by celebrities to indicate their status, we now better understand the genuine dangers of prolonged cocaine usage. If you or a loved one suffers from a cocaine use problem, help is available today. Contact Zelus Recovery’s drug detox…
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…
Treating substance abuse and addiction requires a multitude of interventions and approaches capable of meeting each person’s needs. One of the primary sources of help is through an outpatient treatment option. It is important to define outpatient rehab services to better understand the benefits this approach offers. It’s also necessary to discuss why seeking professional…
Eating and substance abuse disorders do not just affect the teen or young adult who is directly experiencing them. They also have a profound impact on relationships with friends and relatives. For that reason, treatment should also involve parents, siblings, and sometimes even close friends because a strong network can provide invaluable support during the…
If you have experienced a traumatic event in your past, you may be curious about effective treatment options for trauma-related issues. What is trauma therapy? What kinds of benefits can you expect from this type of treatment? At Zelus Recovery, our team believes that trauma therapy for addiction can help you begin to heal. Trauma…
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…
The key to helping teens recover from mental health issues is to get them proper treatment quickly. At Zelus Recovery, our extensive range of therapy options give teens the chance to share their thoughts and emotions in a safe and judgment-free environment. If you are the parent of a teen, it is critical that you…
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…
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…