There are a number of ways you can move forward with your recovery and conquer any addiction issues you’re facing. One way people choose to do that is through a focus on spirituality in recovery. It may not be right for everyone. But at AspenRidge Lakewood we can help you address your spiritual concerns during…
Many people who have an addiction to drugs or alcohol also suffer from common mental health disorders. Co-occurring disorders can make it extremely difficult to recover from an addiction. However, with the right treatment, recovery from and management of both conditions is possible. Let’s take a look at some of the most common disorders associated…
Anxiety and depression are both mental health disorders that sometimes co-occur with addiction. Anxiety may make you feel restless, nervous, and like you can’t stop worrying. Depression may make you feel sluggish and sad like life is never going to get better. It can become difficult to get through a day when you bundle one…
If you’re struggling with heroin withdrawal symptoms, you’re not alone. Many people face addiction, and they often try to overcome it without help. Some of them do succeed, but it’s much easier when you have the support of dedicated professionals that care about your well-being. At AspenRidge Lakewood, we know how to make things easier…
Symptoms of depression can lead to an addiction to substances as a way to cope with feelings that are hard to identify. Also, an addiction to drugs or alcohol can lead to depression when you feel like you have no way out. Whether your depression started first, or the addiction is causing your depression, help…
The National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism estimated more than 15 million adults aged 18 years and older had alcohol use disorder in 2015. Therefore, about 6.2 percent of the adult population, which nearly 10 million men and 5.3 million women, struggled with alcohol use disorder. A sizeable number of those don’t fit the…
Symptoms of anxiety may mimic other disorders. Often, this feature makes it difficult to diagnose. Furthermore, when left untreated, anxiety can quickly make life feel unmanageable. If you frequently feel nervous, anxious, or worried, you may have a treatable condition called anxiety disorder. Signs and Symptoms of Anxiety Disorder It is normal to feel occasional…
When you’re struggling with addiction, you can often feel like you’re the only one having trouble. But that’s not the case, and there are more people than you think who are part of the heroin epidemic statistics throughout the world today. We want to reduce those statistics, and we want to help you, as well.…
A person with professional status faces unique challenges if they need drug or alcohol rehab. In response, executive rehabs are popping up to provide service that targets this group. The specific benefits that come with an executive rehab program will vary by the facility, but the primary goals are the same. What is executive rehab? What…
Neurofeedback is a concept that has been around for decades. Over time, though, the improvement of technology has made this an innovative option for mental illness and addiction therapy. It is most effective in combination with other treatment programs like talk therapy. What is neurofeedback therapy? What is Neurofeedback Therapy? People think of addiction as…