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Withdrawal from prescription medications is a complex process involving physical and psychological challenges. Whether experiencing drug withdrawal or noticing drug withdrawal symptoms from medications such as opioids or benzodiazepines, understanding these symptoms can help you better navigate this difficult phase of recovery. At Buena Vista Recovery, we emphasize that safe management, including the use of evidence-based practice drug withdrawal medication and expert medical assistance, can make all the difference in overcoming substance withdrawal and achieving lasting recovery.

Navigating the dual challenges of maintaining a career while evaluating the need for treatment for a substance use disorder can feel overwhelming. People struggling with substance use disorders often wonder, "can I still go to work while I’m in rehab?" Many of our patients find themselves questioning whether they can manage returning to work while in recovery, especially when transitioning from our residential treatment to our outpatient programming. This blog sheds light on these questions and emphasizes the importance of putting recovery first when returning to work by providing actionable tips to help you balance work responsibilities, protect your mental health, and make informed decisions as you progress through addiction treatment.

When planning for sobriety, having a customized treatment plan for substance abuse is critical, as individuals experience addiction differently, and studies consistently reveal the benefits of personalized recovery plans. Many factors influence the development of substance abuse treatment plans, including the type or types of substances used, the duration of the addiction, co-occurring physical and mental health conditions, personal life circumstances, and underlying psychological factors. Buena Vista’s compassionate, experienced medical and clinical professionals craft treatment plans to meet each patient’s unique drug and alcohol recovery needs.

It is important to note that throughout this blog, we use the word “relapse,” as it remains a commonly used term in the recovery community. We understand, however, that this term can be associated with a stigmatizing view of recovery. However, we want to make it easy for people seeking help for themselves or a loved one to find the information in this blog. Therefore, using the term “relapse” increases the likelihood that those looking for lifesaving resources will find this blog. At Buena Vista Recovery, we believe the most successful paths are ones in which each person determines their own goals and is supported and encouraged throughout each stage of their recovery. We recognize that framing a “relapse” as a “setback” or “return to use” can be a less stigmatizing way of viewing this frequently experienced part of recovery. This blog uses a mixture of terminology to reach all perspectives.

Relatives of those struggling with substance abuse must sometimes work hard to uncover the addiction. Becoming attune to substance abuse signs and symptoms can help you recognize these problems in the people you care about most.

Anxiety, panic, and addiction can be closely tied, with many experiencing cyclic feelings of anxiety that can cause them to turn to substance use. Those challenged with anxiety and panic disorders may attempt to quell these intense feelings by utilizing drugs or alcohol to placate dangerous thoughts, feelings of fear and discomfort, and more.

When men binge drink, they consume excessive amounts of alcohol in a short period. Over time, binge drinking can cause many serious issues and disrupt men's lives. However, men can heal from the negative impacts of binge drinking and addiction.

Even if an individual has identified their need for professional treatment to overcome addiction or substance use disorder (SUD), there can still be many barriers that may prevent an individual from pursuing treatment. Experienced commonly among working professionals, the idea that recovery could negatively impact their job is a difficult hurdle to overcome.

When you decide to get help for addiction, your first concern might logically be how long it takes to recover. Recovery can be defined in different ways. Some may view it simply as a point of remission when they can start counting sober days. Others may see full recovery as being emotionally free of addiction-related challenges.

Often, a person suffering from a substance abuse condition will also suffer from a mental health condition. They are common comorbidities that occur together frequently, enough to say that struggling with addiction will likely increase a person’s risk for developing other mental health conditions and vice versa. Dual Diagnosis Treatment for Arizona patients endeavors to address this.