by Jodee Redmond | Sep 17, 2018 | Addiction, Alcohol Abuse, Drug Abuse, Houston Interventionists, Recovery |
No one ever expects that someone in their family will become addicted to drugs or alcohol. When you find out that someone you love is living with an addiction, it’s not an easy subject to talk about—even if your goal is to try to get them into treatment. Let the...
by Jodee Redmond | Aug 20, 2018 | Addiction, Detoxification, Drug Abuse, Recovery |
Vivitrol is a medication given to treat alcohol dependence and opioid dependence in conjunction with substance abuse counseling. Vivitrol is not a narcotic and is non-addictive. Patients taking Vivitrol are instructed to carry a wallet card or a written note to let...
by Jodee Redmond | Aug 9, 2018 | Addiction, Alcohol Abuse, Recovery |
You may have heard of Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) in connection with Opioid Use Disorder. This treatment option uses medications, which have been approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), along with counseling and behavioral therapy, to treat...
by Jodee Redmond | Aug 3, 2018 | Addiction, Al-Anon, Alcohol Abuse, Drug Abuse, Recovery |
When a family member or a friend is addicted to alcohol or drugs, it’s normal to want to do almost anything to help them. There will be times, though, you won’t be able to say, “Yes” to their requests for help. It’s not easy an easy thing to turn them down; however,...
by Jodee Redmond | Jul 6, 2018 | Addiction, Alcohol Abuse, Recovery |
If you’re in recovery from alcohol addiction, it’s going to be impossible to avoid situations where other people are drinking all of the time. At some point, you will find yourself at a party, BBQ, work event, or wedding reception where you are being offered a drink....
