Amazingly enough, 8000 year-old hardened Sumerian clay-tablets are the earliest prescriptions of opium. Ancient Greeks, Indians, Chinese, Egyptians, Romans, Arabs, to people in middle ages and Europeans from renaissance to now- all used opioids. And it is because they knew opium as an ever-approved next-door medicine-a panacea for all maladies. Today, for anyone just coming out of intense surgery for example, opioids can be a savior for when pain is at its peak and prescribed accordingly. But, for others opioid use can be a slippery slope down the addiction path with issues to follow. Even whe ..read more

It may be difficult to diagnose co-occurring conditions because addiction symptoms can obscure symptoms of mental illness, and mental illness symptoms can be confused with addiction symptoms. Having a mental illness only worsens the problem of seeking treatment due to the belief that their only symptoms are from one disorder, not any two or more. Getting help for co-occurring disorders in Austin is recommended for people who continue to struggle with mental health and co-occurring substance abuse issues. Experienced professionals are needed in treating such a complex situation of compacting di ..read more

Those of us born before 1983 remember a time when there were no phones except for our house phone and payphones that were near almost every gas station. That being said, the world of phones we live with today are quite a different reality. What started as a device that connects us to family and help at any time of the day, in almost any area, has turned into the ultimate form of convenience. From shopping, to paying bills, to checking-in on an airline- phones are part of everyday life for most people in the world. While a smartphone can be a hugely productive tool, compulsive use of a handheld ..read more

It’s easy to get absorbed in a good TV show on Netflix. But what happens when your “binge-watching” starts to negatively impact your health? Here’s a look at how a Netflix addiction can be harmful to your health and how Omega Recovery can help. The Harmful Effects of Netflix Addiction on Your Health Netflix has become increasingly popular in recent years due to the large range of media and entertainment it provides. People can watch whatever they want, whenever they want from the comfort of their own homes. This freedom is what makes Netflix so addicting. The variety of shows available are spe ..read more