The Dangers of Mixing Alcohol and Drugs - Cypress Lake Recovery

The Dangers of Mixing Alcohol and Drugs

We often hear warnings about the dangers of drinking alcohol, but it‘s also important to be aware of the harm that can come from mixing alcohol with drugs. Alcohol and drugs can have serious and dangerous interactions when used together.

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Signs of Adderall Addiction

Do you or someone you know have an Adderall addiction? If you’ve never heard of Adderall or you’re wondering what Adderall is, you should know that it’s a medication typically used to treat ADHD and narcolepsy. It combines amphetamine and

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How is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Beneficial in Treatment?

The Benefits of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in Addiction Treatment

Cognitive behavioral therapy is a form of psychotherapy. Cognitive behavioral therapy helps addiction specialists implement strategies for improving treatment response. This type of therapy uses incentives to provide positive reinforcement. For example, an individual will receive some type of reward

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Is Reading Important in the Addiction Recovery Process?

Ever since we were young kids, we were told that reading books is important for our educational development. In school, we were required to read several different novels to learn about the “classics” and significant historical events. Many children had

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Why Your Loved One Might be Reluctant to Seek Treatment

Why Your Loved One Might be Reluctant to Seek Treatment

Addiction puts a person at risk for life-threatening health complications. Substance use disorders and  addiction cause brain damage, liver failure, nerve damage, heart attack, overdose, and early death. Mental health problems such as depression, anxiety, or paranoia develop from substance

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The Danger of Alcohol-Induced Blackouts

The Danger of Alcohol-Induced Blackouts

Blackouts were once associated with alcoholism but can happen when a person drinks a lot of alcohol too fast. Blackouts cause long-term damage. High levels of alcohol impair the part of the brain that forms new memories. A blackout is

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Creating A Healthy Support System For Recovery

Creating A Healthy Support System for Addiction Recovery

During the treatment process, many avenues for support are available right within the treatment grounds. Learning to create a support system outside of treatment is important for transitioning into after care and independence. Family Not everyone who comes to treatment

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4 Hobbies to Pick Up to Help with Sobriety

Staying sober can be a difficult task no matter what addiction you’re dealing with. When it comes to rehab and addiction treatment, there are many holistic approaches and practices to help you recover from an addiction. That being said, there

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