Addiction Archives

Loving Someone Who Suffers From Addiction

by summitBHC | Aug 27, 2015 | Addiction, Recovery

When someone is suffering from addiction, the disease takes a toll on the entire family. Family members will likely feel a range of strong emotions, including fear, defeat, loneliness, sadness, unworthiness, and depression. It’s easy to become obsessed with every...

Slippery Slopes

by summitBHC | Aug 20, 2015 | Addiction, Addiction Treatment, Recovery

A “Slippery Slope” is addiction recovery circles refers to any behavior or situation that may lead to relapse. Just what constitutes a slippery slope for someone in recovery? Anything that can trigger relapse. While each person is unique and has their own specific...

Benefits of Sober Living Programs

by summitBHC | Aug 13, 2015 | Addiction, Addiction Treatment, Recovery

The disease of addiction is complex and insidious. Fortunately, treatment is available, and with professional help and community support, many people are able to enter long-term recovery from addiction. While the standard 30-day treatment program works well for many,...

Is a DUI or DWI a Sign of Addiction?

by summitBHC | Jul 21, 2015 | Addiction, Addiction Treatment

If you have received a DUI or DWI, you have already discovered some of the legal and financial consequences of your actions. Was this a one-time mistake, or could it be a sign of an addiction in your life? You probably have received some addiction knowledge from the...

Enabling Behaviors and Codependency

by summitBHC | Jul 10, 2015 | Addiction, Addiction Treatment, Recovery

What if you discovered that someone you love suffers from addiction? What if their addiction causes them to lose a job or drop out of school? What if their addiction causes them to miss family functions or ruin get-togethers? What if you found that person overdosing...

Heroin Withdrawal Symptoms

by summitBHC | Jul 3, 2015 | Addiction, Detox

Diagnosing an individual with heroin withdrawal symptoms can be difficult, particularly if the person is being dishonest or is in denial about their problem. The symptoms of heroin withdrawal can present, in many ways, like flu symptoms. However, unlike with the flu,...