Cocaine is the second-highest leading cause of drug-related deaths in Texas. One of the ways we strive to help lower this number is by continuing to provide educational content about the different aspects of cocaine use. There are many reasons why someone might want to know how long cocaine stays in their system. Whether they’re concerned about polysubstance use, or needing to pass a drug test,  it’s a common question we hear here at San Antonio Recovery Center. As a facility deeply connected to the community, both in our open alumni meetings and 65% Hispanic staff, we want to answer ques ..read more

Your partner has a history of substance use. It’s something they’ve worked on several times during your relationship with them. You’ve been concerned about it in the past but over the recent months, it seems like they’ve been keeping their promise to you about staying away from meth. That was, until recently. They’d gone out with friends the night before. They’d stayed the night with their friends because they hadn’t wanted to drive home late at night. When they came back home in the morning, they were acting oddly. You kept an eye on them throughout the day. With how their behavior has change ..read more

You had to take your partner’s car to work recently when your car was at the shop. During your drive, you opened the glovebox at a stoplight and started looking around for a napkin for your morning coffee. During your search, you noticed something that seemed out of place. Amongst the car’s manual and insurance papers was a plastic baggie with some sort of white substance in it. What on earth was this doing here? Did your partner know about this or did one of their friends stash it there? When you parked at work, you got a closer look at the bag. What was it? How could you identify it? What sh ..read more

Last night you’d hung out with your friends. You’d wanted time to destress from work, and someone had brought some cocaine. You decided to unwind a bit and ended up going on a cocaine binge, spending the night and calling in for work the next day to hang out a bit more. Now it was the following day, you were back at work, business as usual. You told your boss you were feeling better, and everything was going fine. As the day wore on, however, you felt an almost prickling sensation slowly develop. Were your coworkers talking about you? Did they know about what happened last night? What if your ..read more

You wake up freezing cold with your pajamas clinging to your skin. What’s going on? As you step out of bed, you realize your sheets are damp, too. The only explanation is that you’ve been sweating in your sleep again. These night sweats have been happening more lately, and sure, you’ve been drinking more lately too, but are they really related? The answer is yes. Night sweats from alcohol are a real thing, and are especially common in individuals who drink excessively. Despite nearly half of Texans thinking binge drinking is risky, San Antonio’s nightlife is still bustling and active. While mo ..read more

It didn’t start as something you wanted to hide. You had a drink or two when your friends came over. Whether it was for a game that was on that night or you had a meetup to hang out and play board games. That was normal; no one frowned if you had a beer in your hand while you socialized. Unfortunately, your drinking started to expand beyond that. You knew having alcohol frequently in the fridge or cabinets wasn’t feasible because you needed space for other food, and your partner didn’t want the kids to be able to easily grab a drink, either. So, you started hiding your alcohol. It was for the ..read more

Alcohol has always been a constant part of your life. You liked to have a drink or two after a stressful day. There were often beers in the fridge that you’d enjoy alongside dinner or while watching whatever was on TV that night. It was never really a problem. It didn’t impact your work or your relationships, it was just always there. It helped you feel better. But one day, you noticed a change in your day-to-day capabilities. You honestly hadn’t picked up on it at first until it started to become more frequent. You found that you often lost your train of thought, forgetting what you were doin ..read more

The opioid epidemic is still an issue in the U.S. and around the world. You may be struggling with addiction yourself or have a loved one who is. Addiction is a disease and can put you in a dangerous state day in and day out. The first step to overcoming an opioid addiction is seeking out the right help. Professionals at treatment centers like San Antonio Recovery Center can help guide you to making smart decisions about what your treatment journey looks like. Reach out to the treatment team at SARC today at 866-957-7885 to get more information on how to enroll in an opioid rehab program that ..read more

You may be wondering what polysubstance abuse is. Simply put, it is when more than one substance is being abused. The danger is that the combinations of substances only magnify the effects of addiction and can be even more dangerous when used together versus when they are used on their own. In addition, trying to stop the use of these substances once addiction sets in is nearly impossible to do on your own. Entering a polysubstance abuse rehab at a treatment facility like SARC will get you back on track to leading a healthier and happier life. Call us today at 866-957-7885 to find out more. Da ..read more

Yoga has many therapeutic benefits that many are not aware of. In general, yoga is a great way to relieve stress. When going through treatment for an addiction, this can be a great benefit. Coping strategies are a large focus in an addiction treatment program. Stress can be a major contributor to mental health disorders and lead to substance use disorders when people turn to self-medication to manage the emotional roller coaster they may be on. Avoiding the risk of relapse is the goal of any addiction treatment program. Arming yourself with tools that you can use anytime you need to will suppo ..read more