At the Las Vegas Recovery Center, we understand that addiction recovery and sober living takes support and guidance. Old habits are hard to break, and good planning will help you avoid unnecessary temptations this holiday season. There are many ways to have fun this New Year’s Eve without turning to alcohol or drugs and maintaining…
If you are concerned about your addiction recovery this Christmas, it’s important to pay attention to what your triggers are. Getting together with family and friends can lead to drinking, as can loneliness and feelings of isolation. Each individual will have different triggers, but there are similar and overlapping ways to understands and avoid relapse…
Personality disorders are complex. Your personality is comprised of many components. Your behavior, how you think, and how you process information are all part of a personality. You will inherit pieces of your personality from your parents. Your personality is shaped by your past experiences, both positive and negative. A personality disorder is identified when…
There is an unsettling connection between veterans and substance abuse. Some veterans return from active duty with post-traumatic stress disorder or PTSD, while others use drugs and alcohol as self-medication. At Las Vegas Recovery Center, we have a special program dedicated to veterans struggling with substance use disorders. Learn more about the connection between veterans…
One of the initial steps in drug or alcohol recovery includes detox. During detox, your body flushes the chemical substance from your body. Typically, this results in withdrawal symptoms that range from uncomfortable to fatal. While most people don’t die from detox, those using alcohol or opioid drugs may develop more severe symptoms that could…
Dealing with a drug abuse problem is a messy, uphill battle. But if paired with a mental health disorder, it can multiply the effects and create an even larger problem. The mental health effects of meth, or methamphetamine, is troubling and tricky to deal with. Meth is an artificial drug that is highly addictive and…
The biggest challenge you may face in your recovery from drug or alcohol addiction is staying clean after completing your addiction rehab program. Regardless of your intention to stay on track, the smallest trigger may potentially derail your efforts. However, the right relapse prevention techniques give you a fighting chance at a sustainable recovery. You…
Chronic pain can often be impossible to manage and even more challenging to handle emotionally. While some chronic pain management techniques work, those suffering from ongoing pain may turn to opioids to ease the discomfort. Sadly, this form of pain management often turns into addiction or drug dependency. One of the benefits of pain management…
Alcoholism is a disease that can make you feel alone, but the truth is many people are struggling with this issue. However, it may be challenging to recognize the signs. Do you know the signs of alcohol addiction? Alcohol addiction can have a devastating impact on your: Physical, emotional, mental, and financial health Relationship with…
Opioid and opiate abuse is a major issue that has reached epidemic proportions across the United States. These two classifications of substances have medicinal properties, but they can also have devastating effects if you develop an addiction to them. This kind of addiction can: Lead to criminal activity Harm physical and mental health Have a…