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Tips for A Successful Thanksgiving When You've Got a Newly Sober Family Member at the Table
After Detox
Rhiannon McKinnon

Tips for A Successful Thanksgiving When You’ve Got a Newly Sober Family Member at the Table

If you’ve ever invited a recovering addict to your home for the holidays, you know that it can be a risky proposition. One moment of weakness could lead your loved one right back to active addiction. What makes Thanksgiving especially risky? It’s the perfect storm of stressors — travel, extended family, toasting with alcohol, and the pressure of perfection. But there are ways to mitigate risk and make it a positive experience for everyone. Here are some ways that you can support your loved one in recovery while helping them feel included at Thanksgiving dinner.

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November 22, 2022
Detox Admissions Process Walkthrough
Alcohol Addiction
Rhiannon McKinnon

Detox Admissions Process Walkthrough

Addiction treatment specialists at Briarwood are ready to guide and assist you through a simple admissions procedure and individualized detox treatment as soon as you are ready to begin. The following is a step-by-step guide on Briarwood’s tailored admissions process, so you can be prepared and know what to expect from the experience.

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November 15, 2022
How to Identify Substance Use Disorder (SUD)
Alcohol Addiction
Rhiannon McKinnon

How to Identify Substance Use Disorder (SUD)

How can you tell if someone is exhibiting signs of Substance Use Disorder (SUD)? Many people aren’t aware that addiction and substance use is a clinically diagnosable disease. However, the criteria may not fit perfectly into an individual’s unique and personal experience. Symptoms vary on a case-by-case basis, and an individual need not experience all symptoms to receive a diagnosis. In fact, the severity of Substance Use Disorder is scaled based on the number of symptoms an individual experiences. Let’s discuss this scale, symptoms, and the contributing factors of this serious disorder.

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November 4, 2022
Alcohol Withdrawal Syndrome: What to Know Before Detox
Alcohol Addiction
Rhiannon McKinnon

Alcohol Withdrawal Syndrome: What to Know Before Detox

Withdrawal by itself is scary, but some severe cases develop into Alcohol Withdrawal Syndrome (AWS). This condition can be life-threatening if not monitored and treated properly by medical professionals. Below is everything you need to know before entering detox for alcohol dependency.

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November 1, 2022
The 3 Stages of Relapse and Preventative Steps You Can Take
Alcohol Addiction
Rhiannon McKinnon

The 3 Stages of Relapse and Preventative Steps You Can Take

Relapse has a lot of misconceptions and stigma. The truth is relapse isn’t the end and it isn’t a mark of failure. More importantly, it isn’t set in stone and it’s entirely preventable if you know what to look for. Relapse happens in three stages with clear characteristics and methods of prevention. Let’s discuss them.

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October 28, 2022
What to Know About Post-Acute Withdrawal Syndrome (PAWS)
Alcohol Addiction
Rhiannon McKinnon

What to Know About Post-Acute Withdrawal Syndrome (PAWS)

Post-Acute Withdrawal Syndrome (PAWS) can happen to anyone transitioning into recovery. One of the most dangerous things about this syndrome is that individuals affected by it have an inclination to relapse. This is because a fair amount of symptoms tend to be difficult for people to overcome, especially in high-stress situations. And people in high-stress situations generally fall back to previously reliable coping mechanisms like substance use. But what exactly is PAWS and what are these relapse-inducing symptoms? Let’s explore the term.

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October 25, 2022
The Timeline of Withdrawal for the Top 5 Most Addictive Substances
Alcohol Addiction
Rhiannon McKinnon

The Timeline of Withdrawal for the Top 5 Most Addictive Substances

Withdrawal varies from substance to substance and even from person to person. An individual may face severe symptoms if they have been abusing alcohol for most of their life. Or a person facing the beginnings of addiction with their opioid prescription may experience very mild withdrawal symptoms. That being said, there is no universal withdrawal timeline, so we’ve compiled a list of the top 5 most addictive substances to explore their individual withdrawal timelines and symptoms.

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October 7, 2022
prozac withdrawal
Alcohol Addiction
Site Admin

How Frustration in Relationship Causes Addiction

Mental health and addictions go hand in hand. Mental health issues like frustration, anger, depression, etc., turn an individual towards drugs and give them a false sense of hope and relief. Frustration in relationships is growing up to be the primary cause of drug abuse, among people aged 30 and above.

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September 27, 2022
What Medications Are Used to Detox From Opiates
Alcohol Addiction
Rhiannon McKinnon

Medically Assisted Opioid Detox

Opiate withdrawal is a very difficult and potentially devastating process. It’s only natural to try and seek out methods that lessen the severity of symptoms.

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September 21, 2022

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