Addictions

Addictions

Behaviors Associated With Prescription Drug Addiction

While prescription drug addiction can lead to some very dangerous behaviors, there are also some warning signs that you can look out for. Below are …

Addictions

AA or Inpatient Treatment: How to Choose Between Alcoholics Anonymous and Inpatient Rehab

Which should you choose for addiction recovery: Alcoholics Anonymous or inpatient rehab? Learn more about the differences here.

Addictions

4 Tips to Get the Most From Your Inpatient Recovery Mental Health Program

Inpatient treatment includes a mental health program. Here are 4 tips to get the most from your inpatient recovery mental health program.

Addictions

Ways to Encourage a Loved One to Start Residential Treatment

It might be a challenge to help someone suffering from drug or alcohol addiction. Encourage your loved one to seek residential treatment.

Addictions

How to Help a Loved One to Get Inpatient Treatment for Addiction

It is distressing to see a loved one suffer from addiction. Here’s how to help your loved one get inpatient treatment for addiction.

Addictions

Tips to Get Sober, Even After Retirement

Are you enjoying your retirement (maybe a little too much)? Are you drinking too much? Here are some tips to help you get sober.

Addictions

55+ Addiction Treatment Program: It’s Never To Late To Be Sober

How does drug abuse effect older people? Learn more about Fairwinds Treatment Center’s 55+ addiction treatment programs.

Addictions

How to Enjoy the Holidays While in Recovery

If you are starting addiction recovery, you may be worried about the holiday season. Here is how to enjoy the holidays while in recovery.

Addictions

Drug Overdose Deaths Show Increased Danger in Illicit Drug Use

Drug overdose deaths have substantially increased over the past year. Here is how Fairwinds Treatment Center can help with addiction recovery.

Alcoholism

Alcohol and Inhalant Abuse During the Age of COVID-19

Substance abuse increased during the pandemic. Learn more about alcohol and inhalant abuse during the age of COVID-19.

Addictions

Comorbid Bipolar Disorder and Substance Abuse: What to Know

Comorbidity, the presence of two or more disorders at once, is common in people with mental health struggles. Here’s what to know about comorbid bipolar disorder and substance abuse.

Addictions

Prescription Drug Addiction Among Professionals

People, including professionals, are using drugs like opioids, stimulants, sedatives, and tranquilizers without a doctor’s prescription. For example, in the health sector, the number of health …

Addictions

About AUD: How Addiction to Alcohol Works

Alcohol might be the most commonly used/abused addictive substance in the US. The good news is that a condition that is so prevalent also receives …

Addictions

Are You a Functioning Alcoholic?

Functioning alcoholic is an informal term used to describe people who have an alcohol dependency but still accomplish their roles in society. Alcohol dependency does …

Addictions

Spotlight: The Role of Codependency in Drug Abuse

Working with those who struggle with addiction, it would be impossible for us to overlook the overlap of codependency in drug abuse. However, for those …