Tips to Avoid Triggers for Substance and Alcohol Abuse During the Holidays
The holiday season can be a fun, joyous time for many, but for some, this time of year can be sad, stressful, and difficult for reasons such as estrangement from friends and family, financial hardship, and addiction recovery. Drug abuse rates tend to be higher during...
The Benefits of Equine Therapy with Addiction Treatment
Equine therapy is an animal-assisted therapy available at Bridges of Hope. This therapy often complements inpatient drug and alcohol treatment and other evidence-based therapies, allowing patients to interact with horses on a regular basis as they recover from drug...
First Month of Sobriety: What to Expect
Choosing a path of sobriety is admirable and challenging. The first month of sobriety in itself is enough to create mounts of anxiety before starting. However, it may not be as demanding as you would imagine if you plan and prepare for success. What is Sobriety...
Facts About Opioid Addictions
To understand why opioids are addictive here are five facts about opioid addiction and what opioids are. Opioids are a substance that dulls the senses and reduces the pain signals that the body sends to the brain. Opioids are usually prescribed to treat moderate to...
Signs of a Heroin Addict
Heroin is a powerful and devastating drug. The drug can ruin the life of the addict and can impact their loved ones to the point of dysfunction. If your loved one is addicted to heroin, it can be easy to overlook the signs of a heroin addict. It is important to...
What to Expect From an Alcohol Rehab Program
Rehabilitation for any sort of physical or mental struggle can be difficult. Overcoming addiction is not easy, but there are Indiana rehab programs that are designed to help you on your journey to recovery. It can be helpful to know what to expect before you begin....
What to Expect with Detox from Methamphetamine
Meth addiction can be extremely difficult to overcome without caring, competent, and effective mental health and medical assistance. However unfortunate, the decision to detox from methamphetamine and treatment center can be delayed for many reasons, including the...
April is Alcohol Awareness Month
There is a stigma that surrounds substance abuse and alcoholism in general. The purpose of Alcohol Awareness Month is to address those issues by providing greater alcoholism awareness. If you think that you have a problem drinking, give us a call today at 765-358-7320...
Methamphetamine Withdrawal Symptoms
Methamphetamine, or meth for short, is an extremely potent central peripheral nervous system stimulant that can produce a large range of symptoms. Methamphetamine withdrawal symptoms can be severe and difficult to overcome. Methamphetamine is a legal substance, is...
Why You May Need a Dual Diagnosis Treatment Program
At one time point in time, before the advent of the dual diagnosis treatment program, treatment for drug or alcohol addiction was considered to be separate from treatment for mental health disorders. Care for mental health and the treatment of addictions were...
Why You Shouldn’t Go to a Suboxone Clinic for Treatment
There’s no question that there is a severe opioid addiction epidemic. The modern day Suboxone clinic is usually the first choice for those addicted to opioids. In the world of opioid addiction a common treatment to help overcome addiction is Suboxone. However, there...
Opiate Addiction and Suicide
You’re probably well aware of the growing opioid crisis in the United States. Over two million people have an addiction to some form of the drug and overdoses have been a leading cause of accidental death. Alarmingly, the suicide rate in the US has also been on the...
Why is Addiction a Disease?
There are many people who don’t understand the reasons why people become addicted to drugs and alcohol. They may think that addiction is the result of a moral failing or a defect in character. In reality, drug and alcohol addiction are seen as a complex and...
Cocaine Detox Programs in Indiana
Cocaine detox programs are specifically designed to help you with your cocaine addiction. In fact, when you first enter Bridges of Hope, detox is one of the first treatments you will go through. In order to go through cocaine treatment safely and successfully, you...
Finding a Drug Rehab Center
Drug addiction is a disease that is very predictable in nature stages. It takes professional help in order to create accurate diagnosis and prescribe the needed treatment. To best achieve the beginning steps of recovery, a drug addict needs the help of the best drug...
Looking for a Residential Recovery Center? Call 765-358-7320 Today!
A residential recovery center is often called an inpatient rehab center. In a residential recovery center we are capable to supply treatment and provide a specialized treatment program in a structured atmosphere, 24 hours a day. We are able to provide services that...
Common Myths About Addiction
There are several common myths about addiction. We all feel the costs of addiction, from higher crime rates to higher taxes and healthcare costs. Addiction is no myth. Addiction is very real. What is Addiction? An addiction is when a person uses a substance and...
Some Signs Of Alcohol Withdrawal
Alcoholism is a life-ruining addiction. It kills many and in many ways. The person down with addiction is actually least bothered about his condition and keeps on moving ahead on the path of self-destruction. In fact, in medical terminology, the alcohol-related bodily...
How is Alcohol Addiction Treated?
Alcoholism is a dreaded addiction. The drug is freely and legally available and to make things even worse, it has social approval also. Drinking is actually not seen as a problem until it's too late. Alcohol addiction is a very serious issue in American society and it...
Should I Worry About Addiction?
Even though you may not personally suffer from an addiction, there's a good chance that addiction affects your life in many ways. To be affected by addiction you don’t need to be an addict. If you have people who are into drugs and alcohol then that’s enough cause of...
