Anyone who has experienced depression or chronic pain before knows that both illnesses can feel like two sides of the same coin. Depression has a very real physical component to it, with side effects that include frequent headaches and inexplicable muscle aches. Similarly, chronic pain often results in the loss of relationships, mobility, and even…
Getting someone to go to rehab—especially someone who is adamantly against the idea—can feel like a hopelessly overwhelming challenge. But once you’ve made the decision to confront your loved one about their alcohol or drug use, it’s important you act swiftly and strategically in order to get them the help they need. Below are eight…
Being sober for New Years can be tough for anyone, but being sober for New Years in a city like Las Vegas? That can feel like a cruel joke, particularly for those new to recovery. But just because Vegas is ground zero for drunken tourist shenanigans doesn’t mean you need to resign yourself to a…
Are you confused about whether you meet the criteria for a substance use disorder? Don’t worry; you’re not alone! The wealth of addiction information on the Internet can feel overwhelming, and at times, contradictory. Some of the questions on the diagnostic questionnaires, for example, can seem so broad they may appear to apply to nearly…
Although the holidays are now celebratory occasions, they weren’t always. Back when we were still drinking and using, the holidays were less “walkin’ in a winter wonderland” and more “stumblin’ in a foggy nightmare”. Lucky for us, however, those days of waking up after an Ugly Christmas Sweater party and looking out the window to…
Last Thursday, November 17, 2016, Dr. Vivek Murthy became the first surgeon general in the history of the US to issue a report on the disease of addiction. In the over 400-page report, America’s highest ranking doctor outlined the causes of addiction as well as the evidence-backed treatment options and preventative measures that would ensure…
LAS VEGAS—Las Vegas Recovery Center (LVRC) is pleased to welcome Elizabeth “Betsy” Lyle to the Las Vegas Recovery Marketing and Community Relations Team. Lyle—who goes by the nickname “Betsy”—joined the LVRC team in October 2016 and will be the new Marketing Representative for Southern California. Lyle has worked in the addiction recovery industry for seven…
What happens when you go to rehab? Though the process may differ slightly depending on which treatment center you choose, the following detailed photo guide will give you a general idea of what rehab is like and what you can expect to do and see on your first days of treatment. Step 1: Call Admissions…
While “I came to Las Vegas to get sober” may sound like the opening line to a bad joke, many Americans find recovery in Sin City every year. However, despite the fact that over the last decade Las Vegas has become an increasingly popular destination for drug and alcohol treatment, there are skeptics who worry that…
Marijuana will be legal in Las Vegas and across Nevada starting January 1, 2017. On November 8, 2016, voters in Nevada approved the Initiative to Regulate and Tax Marijuana in a 54.4 percent to 45.5 percent vote. Beginning January 1, 2017, the Nevada Revised Statutes will be amended to allow adults 21 years or older…