June is Men’s Health Month and that makes this a perfect time to reflect on your lifestyle choices. New habits can be formed surprisingly quickly, and it’s all too common to find yourself having substance abuse issues before you know it. Fresh Start Recovery Center’s men’s rehab program in Maryland is ready to help clients…
Half of those with a substance abuse disorder have a co-occurring mental health issue. The appeal of substances is associated with particular mental illnesses. This is because those abusing these substances are often seeking to balance the negative feelings they have as a result of a mental health condition. Unfortunately, drugs and alcohol can instead…
National Women’s Health Week begins annually on Mother’s Day. In 2021, it’s May 9-15. This is an ideal moment for women to check in with their health. Women, like all marginalized groups, are disproportionately susceptible to health concerns. By some estimates, women are 50% more likely to have a mental health disorder. Data collected about…
May is National Women’s Health Month, a sensible time for all women to consider if the occasional drink has turned into a full-blown addiction. Sadly, we are often blindsided by habit formation. A new habit can be created in just two weeks. Our ability to quickly form new habits can be positive but can also…
It’s no accident that Cinco de Mayo has one of the highest rates of fatal car accidents. Holidays can be complicated, especially those that encourage drinking as a social lubricant. Even though millions of Americans suffer from alcohol abuse, we have created a culture where drinking is prevalent at holiday gatherings. It can be difficult…
Alcohol addiction is a complicated disease. It creates physical changes but also can worsen mental health disorders. Addiction can cause those predisposed to mental health disorders to suffer from those symptoms. It may worsen symptoms of an existing depression, anxiety, or bipolar disorder as well. At Fresh Start Recovery Center, we offer alcohol addiction treatment…
It is somewhat common for people to use terms like drug addiction and drug abuse interchangeably. Even drug dependence, which describes a very specific condition, is not always understood. It’s important for those using prescription drugs to know these differences, especially if your habits for using those medications have changed. At Fresh Start Recovery Center,…
Stress is a part of the lives of many people. Deadlines at work, conflict with loved ones, and complicated health matters can all pile up and make life difficult. For a person without good stress management skills, life can be challenging so much so that they reach for alcohol or drugs to help. A key…
Alcohol addiction creates many changes in the body and the brain. There is no safe level of alcohol use, but chronic use can cause a number of long-term effects. If you are struggling with alcohol abuse, reach out to an alcohol addiction treatment center near you. Our team at Fresh Start Recovery Center can offer…
The potential of having a relapse is always present in the lives of individuals in recovery. It can happen to people who have been sober for years. Having a relapse prevention plan to fall back on can help you deal with that possibility. The presence of a relapse plan should be seen as a sign…