Alcoholism and Drug Use Increase During COVID-19 COVID-19 and every detail of the quarantine, lockdown and pandemic have created the perfect environment for addiction. From a mental health standpoint, anxiety, and uncertainty coupled with the isolation of curfews and stay at home orders became triggers that sparked the desire to self medicate. Many individuals who […] The post COVID and Substance Abuse appeared first on Gracious Care Recovery, Inc ..read more

“I feel like a prisoner. All I’ve been doing for the past year is going to work, then coming home and drinking until I pass out. I repeat this cycle every day.” “I don’t know how I’m going to get the addiction treatment I need. I don’t want to lose my job.” “My boss would […] The post Addiction Treatment: The Opportunity Hidden in the Pandemic appeared first on Gracious Care Recovery, Inc ..read more

With much of the country focused on the latest Coronavirus developments, you may be wondering if you should postpone or cancel treatment for alcohol or drug addiction until the crisis subsides.  According to the CDC, the risks of alcohol poisoning or a drug overdose far outweigh the risk of contracting Coronavirus. Opioid overdoses account for […] The post Coronavirus (COVID-19) & Client Safety appeared first on Gracious Care Recovery, Inc ..read more

  Drug Addiction: The word “addiction” comes from a Latin term that means “bound to” or “enslaved.” If you or someone you love has struggled to overcome drug addiction, you understand this concept. In active drug addiction, I not only felt painfully helpless against this monster that had awakened inside of me, but the more I […] The post Will I Ever Feel Normal? Healing Your Brain After Drug Addiction appeared first on Gracious Care Recovery, Inc ..read more

Alcoholism and Active Duty Military According to Military.com, a new study on Alcoholism in the Military finds that active duty military personnel drink alcohol more than workers on any other career path. The mental and physical health of our military includes Tricare approved alcohol rehab and a growing number of individuals are receiving the help […] The post Tricare Approved Alcohol Rehab – Living Free From Addiction appeared first on Gracious Care Recovery, Inc ..read more

Need some information on opiate addiction and the addiction treatment process? This article will educate you on opiate addiction, why medical detox is necessary, and what addiction treatment consists of. Opiates and Opioids. What is the Difference? The word opioid is used to classify the synthetic (or man-made) form of opiates. Opiates are a drug […] The post Opiate Addiction Treatment That Works appeared first on Gracious Care Recovery, Inc ..read more

Sometimes called, “cold turkey”, detoxing from alcohol at home is something that many individuals struggling with alcoholism have attempted. Is it a good idea? The only answer to this question is, no, and here’s why. The Danger of Detoxing from Alcohol at Home Alcohol is one of the most dangerous substances to detox from. For […] The post Danger of Detoxing From Alcohol At Home appeared first on Gracious Care Recovery, Inc ..read more

The statistics are startling. One in 6 boys, and 1 in 4 girls, are sexually abused before the age of 18. As a parent, a survivor of childhood sexual trauma, and a person in long term recovery, I know the importance of trauma therapy during addiction treatment firsthand. According to the U.S. Department of Health […] The post Trauma Therapy: Healing the Root of Addiction appeared first on Gracious Care Recovery, Inc ..read more

72,000 people fit in this stadium. That is the same number of people who lost their lives to addiction in the United States last year. This is only the number of recorded deaths. There are many more addiction related deaths that go unrecorded. This is more than the total number of Americans who died in […] The post 2017 Addiction Related Deaths in America appeared first on Gracious Care Recovery, Inc ..read more

An addiction intervention isn’t an easy thing to do, but it’s often a necessary one. President Obama once wrote in National Drug Control Strategy that to succeed against addiction, “we will need to rely on the hard work, dedication, and perseverance of every concerned American.” For those who watch their loved ones struggle daily with […] The post Addiction Intervention Planning: 5 Things You Need to Say appeared first on Gracious Care Recovery, Inc ..read more