There are stages of addiction because it doesn’t just all happen at once. Knowing that there are stages of addiction and understanding that progressing past the initial stages will lead to a more serious relationship with substances. If you have moved into the later stages of addiction, you may want to reach out to a…
For many, their family is their closest community that offers support. However, even the most tight-knit family can have a difficult time communicating. Communication issues within a family can be challenging to navigate due to the proximity and familiarity of family members. If you are experiencing difficulties within your family dynamic, you may want to…
Intensive outpatient programs are a great option for those who need the intensity and focus of an inpatient program but still need to maintain their life in an outpatient setting. If you or a loved one is unable to commit to an inpatient program because of their job, family life, or other commitments, or if…
If you’re struggling with addiction, you may have researched various treatment options. At Zelus Recovery, we want our patients to heal on their own terms. This may mean gender-specific therapy or telehealth visits rather than in-person in some circumstances. For many, group therapy can be an extremely effective drug addiction treatment plan. Our Zelus Recovery…
One of the ways which addiction manifests is through psychological dependence. The term psychological dependence is often used to describe the mental and psychological responses to substance abuse. Often, these responses can leave an individual feeling helpless without substances rather than feeling physically ill. Psychological dependence can often lead to the development of co-occurring disorders,…
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…
National Recovery Month takes place every September. Over the course of this month, the team at Zelus Recovery goes to great lengths to help individuals raise awareness of addiction issues and to help individuals who have struggled with such issues tell their stories. For people who are currently battling substance use problems, September is an…
If you’re the parent of a child who is struggling with an addiction to alcohol or drugs, it’s challenging. You may not understand how or why your child is continuing to turn to substances when it’s causing so much harm. To help your child overcome their addiction, you need to understand the disease. One of…
There’s more to addiction than people understand. Some of them think that addiction is nothing more than a lifestyle choice, but it is a mental health disorder. The difference between addiction and other disorders is that it’s preventable by not using drugs in the first place. Another thing that they don’t know much about is…