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# Black Bear Lodge

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## Posts
- [Kratom in Georgia: What to Know About Growing Risks, 7-OH and Addiction](https://blackbearrehab.com/resources/blog/kratom-in-georgia-what-to-know-about-growing-risks-7-oh-and-addiction/): Meth and cocaine have been making a comeback, and in a big way here in Georgia. Did you know there has been a 250% rise in meth and cocaine-related deaths nationwide in the past several years? And Georgia has seen yearly meth-related deaths triple from 2010 to 2018. Even 20% of fatal police shootings in
- [U.S. Drug Use: By the Numbers](https://blackbearrehab.com/resources/blog/u-s-drug-use-by-the-numbers/): Meth and cocaine have been making a comeback, and in a big way here in Georgia. Did you know there has been a 250% rise in meth and cocaine-related deaths nationwide in the past several years? And Georgia has seen yearly meth-related deaths triple from 2010 to 2018. Even 20% of fatal police shootings in
- [OCD Facts and Statistics](https://blackbearrehab.com/resources/blog/ocd-facts-and-statistics/): Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) affects approximately 2.2 million adults in the US each year, which adds up to 1.0% of the US population. OCD is an anxiety disorder that was once believed to be rare
- [Drug Use Associated With Obsessive-compulsive Disorder](https://blackbearrehab.com/resources/blog/drug-use-associated-with-obsessive-compulsive-disorder/): When we think of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), many of us think of the well-known behaviors associated with the condition, such as repetitive hand washing.
- [Domestic Violence and PTSD](https://blackbearrehab.com/resources/blog/domestic-violence-and-ptsd/): This has gone on long enough. It’s hard enough to balance everything in life without constantly reminding him to stop drinking. You are not alone when it comes to navigating how to start your husband on the road to recovery. Getting your husband into treatment for alcoholism isn’t only about him getting sober — it’s about
- [The Stages of PTSD Recovery](https://blackbearrehab.com/resources/blog/the-stages-of-ptsd-recovery/): This has gone on long enough. It’s hard enough to balance everything in life without constantly reminding him to stop drinking. You are not alone when it comes to navigating how to start your husband on the road to recovery. Getting your husband into treatment for alcoholism isn’t only about him getting sober — it’s about
- [The Dangers of Untreated PTSD](https://blackbearrehab.com/resources/blog/the-dangers-of-untreated-ptsd/): This has gone on long enough. It’s hard enough to balance everything in life without constantly reminding him to stop drinking. You are not alone when it comes to navigating how to start your husband on the road to recovery. Getting your husband into treatment for alcoholism isn’t only about him getting sober — it’s about
- [Nicknames and Street Names for Heroin](https://blackbearrehab.com/resources/blog/nicknames-and-street-names-for-heroin/): This has gone on long enough. It’s hard enough to balance everything in life without constantly reminding him to stop drinking. You are not alone when it comes to navigating how to start your husband on the road to recovery. Getting your husband into treatment for alcoholism isn’t only about him getting sober — it’s about
- [Putting Your Family at Risk Because of Untreated PTSD](https://blackbearrehab.com/resources/blog/putting-your-family-at-risk-because-of-untreated-ptsd/): This has gone on long enough. It’s hard enough to balance everything in life without constantly reminding him to stop drinking. You are not alone when it comes to navigating how to start your husband on the road to recovery. Getting your husband into treatment for alcoholism isn’t only about him getting sober — it’s about
- [Do I Have PTSD or Anxiety?](https://blackbearrehab.com/resources/blog/do-i-have-ptsd-or-anxiety/): This has gone on long enough. It’s hard enough to balance everything in life without constantly reminding him to stop drinking. You are not alone when it comes to navigating how to start your husband on the road to recovery. Getting your husband into treatment for alcoholism isn’t only about him getting sober — it’s about
- [Insurance Coverage for PTSD Treatment](https://blackbearrehab.com/resources/blog/insurance-coverage-for-ptsd-treatment/): This has gone on long enough. It’s hard enough to balance everything in life without constantly reminding him to stop drinking. You are not alone when it comes to navigating how to start your husband on the road to recovery. Getting your husband into treatment for alcoholism isn’t only about him getting sober — it’s about
- [How PTSD can Cause Physical Pain Symptoms](https://blackbearrehab.com/resources/blog/how-ptsd-can-cause-physical-pain-symptoms/): This has gone on long enough. It’s hard enough to balance everything in life without constantly reminding him to stop drinking. You are not alone when it comes to navigating how to start your husband on the road to recovery. Getting your husband into treatment for alcoholism isn’t only about him getting sober — it’s about
- [Overdose and Brain Damage](https://blackbearrehab.com/resources/blog/overdose-and-brain-damage/): This has gone on long enough. It’s hard enough to balance everything in life without constantly reminding him to stop drinking. You are not alone when it comes to navigating how to start your husband on the road to recovery. Getting your husband into treatment for alcoholism isn’t only about him getting sober — it’s about
- [How a Parent’s PTSD Affects Children](https://blackbearrehab.com/resources/blog/how-a-parents-ptsd-affects-children/): This has gone on long enough. It’s hard enough to balance everything in life without constantly reminding him to stop drinking. You are not alone when it comes to navigating how to start your husband on the road to recovery. Getting your husband into treatment for alcoholism isn’t only about him getting sober — it’s about
- [Family Therapy in Addiction Treatment](https://blackbearrehab.com/resources/blog/family-therapy-in-addiction-treatment/): This has gone on long enough. It’s hard enough to balance everything in life without constantly reminding him to stop drinking. You are not alone when it comes to navigating how to start your husband on the road to recovery. Getting your husband into treatment for alcoholism isn’t only about him getting sober — it’s about
- [Drug Addiction in the Military](https://blackbearrehab.com/resources/blog/drug-addiction-in-the-military/): This has gone on long enough. It’s hard enough to balance everything in life without constantly reminding him to stop drinking. You are not alone when it comes to navigating how to start your husband on the road to recovery. Getting your husband into treatment for alcoholism isn’t only about him getting sober — it’s about
- [Is Relapse Really Just Part of the Recovery Process?](https://blackbearrehab.com/resources/blog/is-relapse-really-just-part-of-the-recovery-process/): This has gone on long enough. It’s hard enough to balance everything in life without constantly reminding him to stop drinking. You are not alone when it comes to navigating how to start your husband on the road to recovery. Getting your husband into treatment for alcoholism isn’t only about him getting sober — it’s about
- [Concerns About Binge Drinking](https://blackbearrehab.com/resources/blog/concerns-binge-drinking/): This has gone on long enough. It’s hard enough to balance everything in life without constantly reminding him to stop drinking. You are not alone when it comes to navigating how to start your husband on the road to recovery. Getting your husband into treatment for alcoholism isn’t only about him getting sober — it’s about
- [Black Bear Lodge Named to Newsweek’s 2025 Annual Ranking of Best Addiction Treatment Centers](https://blackbearrehab.com/resources/newsroom/2025-newsweek-ranking/): Sautee Nacoochee, Georgia – August, 2025 – Black Bear Lodge is proud to announce that it has been named to Newsweek’s 2025 Annual Ranking of Best Addiction Treatment Centers. This recognition reflects our ongoing dedication to providing compassionate, evidence-based care for individuals seeking recovery from substance use and co-occurring mental health conditions.
- [Individual vs. Group Therapy: Explained](https://blackbearrehab.com/resources/blog/individual-vs-group-therapy-explained/): This has gone on long enough. It’s hard enough to balance everything in life without constantly reminding him to stop drinking. You are not alone when it comes to navigating how to start your husband on the road to recovery. Getting your husband into treatment for alcoholism isn’t only about him getting sober — it’s about
- [Weaning Yourself Off Prescription Drugs vs. Going Cold Turkey](https://blackbearrehab.com/resources/blog/weaning-vs-cold-turkey/): This has gone on long enough. It’s hard enough to balance everything in life without constantly reminding him to stop drinking. You are not alone when it comes to navigating how to start your husband on the road to recovery. Getting your husband into treatment for alcoholism isn’t only about him getting sober — it’s about
- [Postpartum Depression](https://blackbearrehab.com/resources/blog/postpartum-and-addiction/): This has gone on long enough. It’s hard enough to balance everything in life without constantly reminding him to stop drinking. You are not alone when it comes to navigating how to start your husband on the road to recovery. Getting your husband into treatment for alcoholism isn’t only about him getting sober — it’s about
- [Obsessive-compulsive Disorder Checking](https://blackbearrehab.com/resources/blog/obsessive-compulsive-disorder-checking/): This has gone on long enough. It’s hard enough to balance everything in life without constantly reminding him to stop drinking. You are not alone when it comes to navigating how to start your husband on the road to recovery. Getting your husband into treatment for alcoholism isn’t only about him getting sober — it’s about
- [Not All Addiction Treatment Programs Are Created Equal](https://blackbearrehab.com/resources/blog/not-all-addiction-treatment-programs-are-created-equal/): This has gone on long enough. It’s hard enough to balance everything in life without constantly reminding him to stop drinking. You are not alone when it comes to navigating how to start your husband on the road to recovery. Getting your husband into treatment for alcoholism isn’t only about him getting sober — it’s about
- [Ultimatums Aren’t Always the Ultimate Solution](https://blackbearrehab.com/resources/blog/ultimatums-arent-always-the-ultimate-solution/): Things had been going fine. It was all fine. Until… it wasn’t. There was a fight. It wasn’t supposed to be, but it was. It started out simply talking about us, then turned into being about the alcohol, his job, our kids… Something was said and we lashed out. He found the bottle he had
- [Trauma Wounds and Addiction](https://blackbearrehab.com/resources/blog/trauma-wounds-and-addiction/): “If you knew how excruciatingly uncomfortable it is to live in my own skin, you would understand why I do not want to be present in my body and in this world.” Anonymous Some version of this statement is, unfortunately, a heartbreakingly common thought often expressed by someone coping with addiction. It is also heartbreakingly
- [Combined Drug Intoxication: The Risks of Mixing Multiple Drugs](https://blackbearrehab.com/resources/blog/combined-drug-intoxication/): This has gone on long enough. It’s hard enough to balance everything in life without constantly reminding him to stop drinking. You are not alone when it comes to navigating how to start your husband on the road to recovery. Getting your husband into treatment for alcoholism isn’t only about him getting sober — it’s about
- [Alternatives to Ativan (Lorazepam) for Anxiety Disorders](https://blackbearrehab.com/resources/blog/alternative-anxiety-disorders/): This has gone on long enough. It’s hard enough to balance everything in life without constantly reminding him to stop drinking. You are not alone when it comes to navigating how to start your husband on the road to recovery. Getting your husband into treatment for alcoholism isn’t only about him getting sober — it’s about
- [Legal Consequences of Alcoholism and Addiction](https://blackbearrehab.com/resources/blog/legal-consequences-of-alcoholism-and-addiction/): This has gone on long enough. It’s hard enough to balance everything in life without constantly reminding him to stop drinking. You are not alone when it comes to navigating how to start your husband on the road to recovery. Getting your husband into treatment for alcoholism isn’t only about him getting sober — it’s about
- [Illegal Moonshine in Georgia](https://blackbearrehab.com/resources/blog/illegal-moonshine-georgia/): This has gone on long enough. It’s hard enough to balance everything in life without constantly reminding him to stop drinking. You are not alone when it comes to navigating how to start your husband on the road to recovery. Getting your husband into treatment for alcoholism isn’t only about him getting sober — it’s about
- [Ruminations/Intrusive Thoughts](https://blackbearrehab.com/resources/blog/ruminations-intrusive-thoughts/): OCD isn’t just about behavior; the disorder also changes the way you think. People with OCD commonly experience intrusive thoughts, or obsessions.
- [Overcoming Contamination Fears](https://blackbearrehab.com/resources/blog/overcoming-contamination-fears/): This has gone on long enough. It’s hard enough to balance everything in life without constantly reminding him to stop drinking. You are not alone when it comes to navigating how to start your husband on the road to recovery. Getting your husband into treatment for alcoholism isn’t only about him getting sober — it’s about
- [Meth & Cocaine Addiction Overtaking Opioids in Georgia](https://blackbearrehab.com/resources/blog/meth-cocaine-addiction-overtaking-opioids-in-georgia/): Meth and cocaine have been making a comeback, and in a big way here in Georgia. Did you know there has been a 250% rise in meth and cocaine-related deaths nationwide in the past several years? And Georgia has seen yearly meth-related deaths triple from 2010 to 2018. Even 20% of fatal police shootings in
- [What’s the Story Behind Vets, Addiction, and Trauma?](https://blackbearrehab.com/resources/blog/whats-the-story-behind-vets-addiction-and-trauma/): There’s no doubt that veterans are among the most respected people in the world. They fight for our freedoms and experience unexplainable pain in harsh conditions. Although some veterans can return home and transition back to their normal life without huge setbacks, this, unfortunately, isn’t the case for many You may have a veteran in
- [Are Painful Memories of Trauma Linked to Addiction?](https://blackbearrehab.com/resources/blog/are-painful-memories-of-trauma-linked-to-addiction/): Is addiction hereditary? Is it caused by peer pressure? What about poverty or toxic stress? All of these can play a part, but there is another factor that often stands out. Maybe that’s why we also see so many mental health issues underlying substance abuse and addiction from prior experiences. Sexual or physical abuse that
- [What Form of Treatment is Best For You?](https://blackbearrehab.com/resources/blog/what-form-of-treatment-is-best-for-you/): What are all these different levels of treatment? Medication assisted therapy, family therapy, experiential therapy, detox, PHP, IOP, 12-step programs, outpatient? It’s like having to learn a whole other language, and then figuring out which one might work best. It can be overwhelming and confusing, can’t it? You’ve probably seen all of these options before
- [How to Help an Alcoholic Child](https://blackbearrehab.com/resources/blog/how-to-help-an-alcoholic-child/): How to Help an Alcoholic Child As a parent, realizing your son or daughter’s drinking problem may have transitioned into alcoholism can be devastating. Alcoholism is a disease that can tear a family apart and can take once-healthy relationships and throw them into chaos. However, there are ways to help your child overcome this disease.
- [What Clonazepam Addiction Does to a Person](https://blackbearrehab.com/resources/blog/what-clonazepam-addiction-does-to-a-person/): Sold under the brand name Klonopin, clonazepam is a powerful relaxant prescribed for anxiety, panic attacks and some seizure disorders. When a person abuses clonazepam, there can be a number of side effects. Like Xanax, Ativan and Valium, this drug is highly addictive. Learning more about clonazepam, it’s side effects and symptoms of addiction can
- [Four Steps to Take after Recovering from a Prescription Drug Overdose](https://blackbearrehab.com/resources/blog/four-steps-to-take-after-recovering-from-an-overdose/): An overdose can be a sign that it is time to evaluate your drug use and begin to take action. An overdose is not something to hide or bury under continued substance use. Your life may depend on connecting with other people who want to support your wellness. If you have overdosed on a prescription
- [How Clonazepam Use Can Affect Emotional Health](https://blackbearrehab.com/resources/blog/how-clonazepam-use-can-affect-emotional-health/): Clonazepam is in a class of drugs called benzodiazepines and is used to treat the symptoms of epilepsy and panic disorders. Clonazepam works by affecting chemicals in the brain that may become unbalanced.1 Prolonged use of clonazepam can lead to addiction, especially when used in larger amounts than prescribed by a physician or in combination
- [Is it Dangerous to Mix Methadone with Other Drugs?](https://blackbearrehab.com/resources/blog/is-it-bad-to-mix-methadone-with-other-drugs/): Most people know methadone as a medication that is prescribed to help wean patients off of stronger, more dangerous opioid substances, such as (i.e. heroin or prescription painkillers. It is chemically similar to morphine in some ways, however the effects last much longer, making it unnecessary to utilize a great deal of it. Unfortunately, outside
- [How Can I Help Someone Who Is An Alcoholic](https://blackbearrehab.com/resources/blog/how-to-help-an-alcoholic/): When someone you know and care about struggles with alcoholism, you struggle too. You may feel helpless or unsure of what to do, but as one of your loved one’s closest advocates and confidants, you have the power to truly make a difference. With the right information and support, you can help someone with substance
- [Can Clonazepam Affect My Memory?](https://blackbearrehab.com/resources/blog/can-clonazepam-affect-my-memory/): Clonazepam is one of the most highly prescribed drugs in the country. People who have anxiety disorders or bipolar disorder use this medication to manage their mental illness. However, as with any prescription drug, there are side effects associated with clonazepam such as respiratory difficulties, loss of appetite, and insomnia. One of the most concerning
- [Legal Consequences of Drug Abuse](https://blackbearrehab.com/resources/blog/legal-consequences-of-drug-abuse/): If you use drugs, distribute drugs, or associate with others who do these things, you may find yourself facing serious legal trouble. Ending substance use disorder means ending potential consequences like fines, jail time, lost licenses, and lost child custody. Drug Use and Your Criminal Record If you are convicted of a drug-related crime,
- [The History of Xanax](https://blackbearrehab.com/resources/blog/xanax-history/): Xanax, otherwise known as alprazolam, is an antidepressant and anti-anxiety medication developed by Upjohn Laboratories of Kalamazoo, Michigan in the late 1960s. It was originally created to be a superior sleep aid with muscle relaxant qualities and with ongoing research, representatives of Upjohn realized its effectiveness on anxiety, panic and mood disorders. During that time
- [Can Percocet Interact with My Antidepressant?](https://blackbearrehab.com/resources/blog/can-percocet-interact-with-my-anti-depressant/): Percocet is a powerful painkiller made with acetaminophen and oxycodone. Most people know acetaminophen by the brand name Tylenol, while oxycodone is a semi-synthetic opioid made from a derivation of opium. Considered stronger and more addictive than hydrocodone-based painkillers, Percocet is usually reserved for more severe instances of pain. Some people who use Percocet for
- [Can Alprazolam Cause Sleep Terrors?](https://blackbearrehab.com/resources/blog/can-alprazolam-cause-sleep-terrors/): Alprazolam (also known by its brand name Xanax) is a drug in a group of drugs called benzodiazepines. Alprazolam and other benzos are prescribed to treat anxiety disorders such as panic disorder, social anxiety disorder, and generalized anxiety disorder. They work by slowing the production of certain messages in the brain and central nervous system.
- [How to Help When Your Child Is Addicted To Drugs](https://blackbearrehab.com/resources/blog/how-to-help-when-your-child-is-addicted-to-drugs/): Probably no situation makes a parent feel more helpless than watching their child slowly destroy themself. The problem of drug addiction among teenagers and even younger children has been a major concern for over half a century, and despite repeated attempts to educate children on the dangers of drugs, close to half of U.S. youth
- [Can My Brain Heal after Clonazepam Use?](https://blackbearrehab.com/resources/blog/can-my-brain-heal-after-clonazepam-use/): Clonazepam is a commonly prescribed medication. When used as prescribed, it can help treat symptoms of the following: Anxiety Panic disorders Epilepsy Seizures Clonazepam works by affecting the brain and central nervous system. This means that when it is misused, it can also damage these parts of the body. Clonazepam can relax mind and muscles,
- [Cocaine Addiction](https://blackbearrehab.com/resources/blog/cocaine-addiction/): Cocaine use often starts at parties. It begins as a recreational habit that helps individuals drink longer, dance longer or feel more comfortable around other people. For others, cocaine use is a way to stay awake to get work done or be more creative. However, cocaine use has many negative downfalls such as health problems
- [CBD 101: Can Cannabis Extract Help Anxiety?](https://blackbearrehab.com/resources/blog/cbd-101-can-cannabis-extract-help-anxiety/): There’s a growing interest in cannabidiol (CBD) as a potential treatment for a variety of mental and physical health conditions. Like any subject when it first reaches public consciousness, there’s also a degree of confusion and misunderstanding. To weigh the pros and cons of any potential treatment requires first separating truth from fiction. What is
- [Why Does Withdrawal from Opiates Make You Sick?](https://blackbearrehab.com/resources/blog/why-does-withdrawal-from-opiates-make-you-sick/): When people who are addicted to opiates stop using, they usually feel sick. This happens because the body is adjusting to life without drugs. Whether its naturally derived opiates – like illicit heroin and rarely prescribed morphine – or synthetic opiates – like hydrocodone (e.g., Vicodin), oxycodone (e.g., OxyContin and Percocet) – these powerful painkilling
- [Can Opiates Affect My Memory?](https://blackbearrehab.com/resources/blog/can-opiates-affect-my-memory/): Opiate addiction affects users differently, but one of the most troubling problems is the way it damages memory, especially short-term memory. You may struggle to process information if you abuse opiates, but you can recover if you seek professional help to get and stay clean. How Opiate Abuse Affects Memory The reason scores of people
- [The Difference Between Being Drunk and Being High on Opiates](https://blackbearrehab.com/resources/blog/the-difference-between-being-drunk-and-being-high-on-opiates/): Opiates are prescription narcotics and illicit drugs made from the opium poppy plant. Opiates include heroin and painkillers like morphine, hydrocodone, fentanyl, and oxycodone. Intravenous opiate use, such as heroin injection, produces a powerful euphoric rush, but prescription narcotics can give users a strong high even when used to treat pain.1 Alcohol, like opiates, increases
- [How Percocet Affects Your Eating Habits and Appetite](https://blackbearrehab.com/resources/blog/how-percocet-affects-your-eating-habits-and-appetite/): When you begin taking a new drug, it is important to be aware of the potential side effects. Unfortunately, many medications can cause side effects. Percocet, a narcotic painkiller, is no different and can cause a particularly daunting list of problems. Using this drug can change eating habits and appetite, which may cause ongoing issues
- [What Are Street Names for Benzodiazepines?](https://blackbearrehab.com/resources/blog/what-are-street-names-for-benzodiazepines/): Sometimes street names of drugs sound so benign that you wouldn’t have any reason to believe that a person is talking about a drug. Names for benzos — or benzodiazepines — are the same way. Street names are used for a variety of reasons, mostly because drug users and dealers don’t want to refer directly
- [What to Do If Someone Relapses](https://blackbearrehab.com/resources/blog/what-to-do-if-someone-relapses/): As the family member or friend of someone who is struggling with addiction, it’s easy to become frustrated by your loved one’s repeated attempts to quit.1 It’s easy to think that if they really wanted to stop, they would. Don’t take any more drugs. In the minds of those who have never struggled with addiction it
- [7 Natural Approaches to Help You Sleep Well Without Drugs](https://blackbearrehab.com/resources/blog/7-natural-approaches-to-help-you-sleep-well-without-drugs/): By Jim Woods Getting enough quality sleep is important to both your physical and mental health. According to the National Sleep Foundation, adults should get between seven and nine hours of sleep each night.1 Yet, the CDC reports that nearly one-third of Americans log less than seven hours of sleep daily.2 So if you struggle
- [How Does Lorazepam Addiction Affect the Brain?](https://blackbearrehab.com/resources/blog/how-does-lorazepam-addiction-affect-the-brain/): Lorazepam is a benzodiazepine, a member of a family of psychoactive depressant drugs. So while there are physical signs of lorazepam use and addiction, it’s the drug’s effects on the brain that are most long lasting. How Does Lorazepam Work? Doctors most often prescribe lorazepam to treat anxiety. Anxiety and some other mental health issues
- [Support Groups for Xanax Addiction](https://blackbearrehab.com/resources/blog/support-groups-for-xanax-addiction/): Xanax is a prescription drug most commonly used to treat anxiety disorders and depression. It can be highly addictive. Often, addiction to the drug is completely unintentional. The addict often is unaware that they are becoming addicted to the drug. Xanax Withdrawal Symptoms Once the user decides to face his addiction, the first step
- [What Is the Law Regarding Alprazolam and Why?](https://blackbearrehab.com/resources/blog/what-is-the-law-regarding-alprazolam-and-why/): Gamma-Aminobutyric acid (GABA) is an inhibitory neurotransmitter in the central nervous system (CNS) that regulates neuronal excitability. The benzodiazepine medication alprazolam, which is chemically similar to the neurotransmitter, binds to GABA receptor sites increasing their efficiency. The tranquilizing effects of alprazolam make the drug effective in treating anxiety disorders and panic attacks, but the drug
- [What Is MDPV (Methylenedioxypyrovalerone)?](https://blackbearrehab.com/resources/blog/what-is-mdpv-methylenedioxypyrovalerone/): MDPV (Methylenedioxypyrovalerone) is a psychoactive stimulant narcotic that acts as a norepinephrine-dopamine reuptake inhibitor (NDRI). MDPV is the active ingredient in “bath salts,” a designer drug that is knowingly labeled as ‘not for human consumption’ so that the drug is legally available on the market. MDPV (Methylenedioxypyrovalerone) goes by many other names, like magic, maddie
- [Is It Really Dangerous to Mix Uppers and Downers?](https://blackbearrehab.com/resources/blog/is-it-really-dangerous-to-mix-uppers-and-downers/): Uppers and downers are slang terms that refer to how a particular substance affects the central nervous system (CNS). The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) refers to uppers and downers as stimulants and depressants respectively, and DEA fact sheets list the most common, which include the following: Uppers include amphetamines, methamphetamine, cocaine, and khat. Pharmaceutical examples
- [Lyme Disease and Drug Abuse](https://blackbearrehab.com/resources/blog/lyme-disease-and-drug-abuse/): According to the American Lyme Disease Foundation (ALDF), Lyme disease is caused by a bacterium passed along by diseased ticks. If bitten by an infected tick, a person becomes afflicted by the inflammatory disease, which enters the bloodstream and spreads to different tissues throughout the body. In the summer of 2013, the Centers for Disease Control and
- [The Dangers of Self-Medicating Chronic Headaches](https://blackbearrehab.com/resources/blog/the-dangers-of-self-medicating-chronic-headaches/): Chronic headaches are debilitating, and without a satisfactory treatment option, some people may seek to manage the pain on their own. Stress and Tension Headaches The daily hassles of life cause headaches in some people. As a rule stress is the most common source of headaches according to the Mayo Clinic. People who react to stress
- [Dangers of Using Stimulants and Depressants Together](https://blackbearrehab.com/resources/blog/dangers-of-using-stimulants-and-depressants-together/): There are not many reasons why a person would choose to take a stimulant and depressant drug at the same time besides recreational or partying purposes. Only under the rarest of medical circumstances do doctors recommend mixing the two different categories of drugs. Stimulants and depressants lie on polar ends of the drug spectrum. Stimulants
- [Tramadol Overdose](https://blackbearrehab.com/resources/blog/tramadol-overdose/): It is important to follow the doctor’s prescription because tramadol overdose can be fatal. Altering the dosage in anyway, such as increasing the milligrams in a single dosage, can lead to overdose. Overdose happens when the body is unable to process the amount of the digested drug. However, all overdoses are not necessarily fatal. They
- [Rediscovering Life Without Clonazepam](https://blackbearrehab.com/resources/blog/rediscovering-life-without-clonazepam/): Taking clonazepam as part of a doctor-prescribed plan for controlling seizures or anxiety can help you cope and remain healthy on a daily basis. However, the drug is habit forming, and you may find you are overusing or abusing the drug or have become dependent due to long-term use. There are serious physical, emotional and
- [The Truth About Clonazepam Withdrawal](https://blackbearrehab.com/resources/blog/clonazepam-withdrawal/): Once a person is addicted to clonazepam, a sedative prescribed for seizures, panic disorder and anxiety, he or she will need to increase the dosage on a regular basis to experience the same effects. As a result, withdrawal symptoms often occur when the user’s body is dependent but the actual intake of the drug has
- [How Much Clonazepam Will Cause an Overdose?](https://blackbearrehab.com/resources/blog/how-much-clonazepam-will-cause-an-overdose/): Clonazepam is a drug prescribed by doctors to treat seizure disorders and panic attacks. Known as an antiepileptic, clonazepam is in the benzodiazepine class of drugs. Benzodiazepines work to calm brain chemicals and nerves that may become unbalanced. Like all benzodiazepines, using larger amounts of clonazepam for longer periods of time than prescribed by a
- [Chronic Back Pain and Clonazepam Addiction](https://blackbearrehab.com/resources/blog/chronic-back-pain-and-clonazepam-addiction/): Managing chronic pain takes time, effort and professional support. It may take finding the right balance of pain medications and natural pain management solutions. It may involve addressing any anxiety or depression associated with the pain. It certainly takes being aware of addiction risks and treating any co-occurring substance use disorders. What Is Clonazepam? Clonazepam
- [Can Clonazepam Cause Anxiety?](https://blackbearrehab.com/resources/blog/can-clonazepam-cause-anxiety/): Clonazepam is a commonly prescribed medication to treat anxiety disorders, so it may seem strange at first glance to ask if it can cause anxiety; it may seem like an anxiety medication that causes anxiety is like a headache medication that causes headaches. Clonazepam does not usually cause anxiety and is actually very effective in
- [Benefits and Risks of Using Clonazepam](https://blackbearrehab.com/resources/blog/benefits-and-risks-of-using-clonazepam/): Drug use may carry a negative impression because of the possible dangers, risks, and consequences associated with substance abuse. But most drugs provide some benefit, without adverse effects when used only as prescribed by a physician. But when you or your loved one are prescribed a medication, it’s important to weigh the benefits of the
- [Does Clonazepam Addiction Change a Person?](https://blackbearrehab.com/resources/blog/are-changes-in-my-loved-one-the-result-of-clonazepam-addiction/): If your loved one is addicted to clonazepam (Klonopin), and you have noticed changes in their personality or behavior, it is likely that it’s a cause and effect relationship. Clonazepam is a powerful sedative/hypnotic drug in the benzodiazepine family. Clonazepam has a high potency, fast onset and long-lasting effects. Due to its tendency to produce
- [Street Names for Alprazolam](https://blackbearrehab.com/resources/blog/street-names-for-alprazolam/): Prescription drug abuse has become a widespread problem in the United States. This is a worldwide problem that can only be solved with greater awareness and education about prescription drug misuse. If you are concerned about someone you love, it will help you to know as much as possible about the effects of different prescription
- [Dangers of Combining Marijuana and Xanax](https://blackbearrehab.com/resources/blog/dangers-of-combining-marijuana-and-xanax/): Xanax is a drug commonly used to treat anxiety or panic disorders. After an individual takes the drug for a while, it common that they will build up a tolerance to the drug and require more of the drug to have the same effects. When Xanax is used with marijuana, many dangerous health problems are
- [How Do Opiates Affect Sleep?](https://blackbearrehab.com/resources/blog/how-opiates-affect-sleep/): Opiates are powerful drugs that impact the user’s physical and psychological state. Additionally, these drugs are highly addictive and can cause severe withdrawal symptoms. Even though opiates are painkillers that induce drowsiness, they do not necessarily induce restful sleep. In fact, opiate abuse can lead to insomnia and disturbed sleep. Your physical, mental, and emotional
- [What Happens If I Stop Taking Clonazepam?](https://blackbearrehab.com/resources/blog/what-happens-if-i-stop-taking-clonazepam/): Clonazepam is a benzodiazepine commonly prescribed to treat panic attacks, anxiety disorders, restless leg syndrome, epilepsy, insomnia, and other mental health issues. Physical dependency and addiction can develop in as little as two weeks of taking the drug regularly, and many people become addicted unintentionally. Not only is clonazepam used to treat legitimate medical issues
- [Clonazepam’s Role in Treating Bipolar Disorder](https://blackbearrehab.com/resources/blog/clonazepams-role-in-treating-bipolar-disorder/): Bipolar disorder is a chronic condition with a wide range of possible symptoms. The National Alliance on Mental Illness notes that in addition to the alternating periods of elevated and depressed moods which primarily characterize the disorder, possible symptoms include anxiety, irritability and difficulties with sleep. Because of the wide range of symptoms, doctors often
- [Clonazepam Dependence After Surgery](https://blackbearrehab.com/resources/blog/clonazepam-dependence-after-surgery/): Clonazepam is an anticonvulsant drug prescribed to control seizures and panic attacks. Part of the benzodiazepine family of drugs, clonazepam works by calming brain chemicals that have become overactive. Like all drugs in this class, Clonazepam is highly habit-forming. Using the drug for longer periods of time or in larger amounts than prescribed by a
- [How Opiates Affect Your Eating Habits and Appetite](https://blackbearrehab.com/resources/blog/how-opiates-affect-your-eating-habits-and-appetite/): For people struggling with pain after surgery, injury, or as part of a plan for chronic pain management, the short-term use of opiates can provide needed relief. But for people who use the drugs for longer periods of time or in larger amounts than prescribed, opiates quickly become a drug of addiction. Opiates are naturally occurring
- [Clonazepam Addiction and Weight Problems](https://blackbearrehab.com/resources/blog/clonazepam-addiction-and-weight-problems/): Clonazepam is the generic name for Klonopin, a sedative drug in the benzodiazepine family. It is often prescribed to treat panic disorders, anxiety and some types of seizure. It works by decreasing the amount of electrical activity in the brain. Clonazepam is a controlled substance and is usually prescribed in small amounts for limited periods of time.
- [Will Going Back to Rehab Really Work?](https://blackbearrehab.com/resources/blog/will-going-back-rehab-really-work/): By Cindy Coloma Larry hangs up the phone and lets out a long, deep sigh. His drug screening just came back positive, which means he’ll miss out on his dream job. In an instant, he’s overcome with hopelessness, fear and shame and feels exhausted down to his bones. It seems like nothing will ever change.
- [Approaching Outpatient Care With Alex Dorsey and Ashley Buchanan](https://blackbearrehab.com/resources/blog/approaching-outpatient-care-alex-dorsey-ashley-buchanan/): On this episode of Recovery Unscripted, we welcome two guests who can give us an inside look at the role outpatient treatment plays in the overall recovery journey. Alex Dorsey leads the admissions team for Foundations Recovery Network’s 13 outpatient facilities nationwide, and Ashley Buchanan serves as a patient care coordinator for .
- [Continuing the Work of Recovery After Residential Treatment](https://blackbearrehab.com/resources/blog/continuing-work-recovery-residential-treatment/): By Alanna Hilbink If you’re considering treatment for drug or alcohol addiction, you might be wondering how much time and effort recovery will take. Or maybe you’re already in residential treatment and just want to know what’s next. What’s best for you, your recovery and your long-term health? Wherever you are on the path to
- [Alternative Spring Break Options That Help You Stay Sober](https://blackbearrehab.com/resources/blog/alternative-spring-break-options-help-stay-sober/): Spring break is normally the time of year when college students let loose, trading midterms and research papers for parties on the beach. While this week offers a reprieve from stress and studying, it also typically involves excessive drinking. According to a study conducted by the American College of Health, the average male reported consuming
- [7 Drug-free Ways to Manage Anxiety](https://blackbearrehab.com/resources/blog/7-drug-free-ways-manage-anxiety/): By Becca Owens For many people, anxiety can feel like a crippling hindrance to a normal and happy life. In fact, anxiety disorders affect 40 million adults nationwide each year — just over 18 percent of the adult population.1 If you struggle with anxiety, finding relief through benzodiazepines like Xanax, Valium, Klonopin or Ativan can
- [Kratom: Healing Plant or Harmful Drug?](https://blackbearrehab.com/resources/blog/kratom-healing-plant-harmful-drug/): By Wesley Gallagher With the opioid epidemic at crisis levels, officials are on high alert for new drugs showing up on the market. Substances like fentanyl have surfaced with devastating consequences as drug users seek new and different ways to fulfill their needs and desires. One substance, called kratom, is actually a centuries-old substance that
- [8 Ways to Support a Family Affected by Addiction](https://blackbearrehab.com/resources/blog/8-ways-support-family-affected-addiction/): By Stephanie Thomas We’re all quick to recognize the burdens of others, especially those that can’t be helped. A cancer diagnosis, major surgery, even the inevitable exhaustion of a newborn all warrant a loving and actionable response. And so we call, we visit, we follow up. When it comes to loving the families of those
- [4 Ways to Earn Trust Back in Recovery](https://blackbearrehab.com/resources/blog/4-ways-earn-trust-back-recovery/): When you’re in recovery, you may feel like a brand-new person — especially when you first leave treatment. As your brain heals from addiction, you begin to think more clearly and make better decisions. But while you might feel completely changed, your family members and other loved ones may see things from a different perspective.
- [Your Recovery Story: How and Why You Should Share It](https://blackbearrehab.com/resources/blog/recovery-story-share/): According to an article in The New York Times, approximately 21 million Americans suffer from substance abuse, and an average of 175 people a day die from overdose. Despite the growing epidemic, there’s still a culture of silence around addiction and stigma surrounding drug and alcohol abuse. It’s often seen as more of a moral
- [Should You Go Home for the Holidays in Recovery?](https://blackbearrehab.com/resources/blog/go-home-holidays-recovery/): Holidays are marketed as a time of joy and togetherness. Everywhere you look, you see images of smiling, laughing families gathered around dining tables and piles of presents — with no sign of family drama, stress or the individual challenges a person may face. But the truth is, not all families celebrate in the same
- [Why You Shouldn’t Wait Until After the Holidays to Get Your Loved One Help](https://blackbearrehab.com/resources/blog/get-help-for-your-family-during-christmas-holidays/): The holiday season is upon us, along with all the joys and stresses it may bring. End-of-year festivities and gatherings often mean increased stress for families touched by addiction. That’s why it’s especially important to remain aware and proactive if addiction has impacted your family. While good communication before family gatherings can help prevent relapse
- [What to Do When a Friend’s Drinking Becomes a Problem](https://blackbearrehab.com/resources/blog/friends-drinking-becomes-problem/): Your friend Penny likes to relax with a glass of wine after a long day at work. Lately she’s increased that to two glasses, and sometimes she polishes off a bottle throughout the evening. On Friday and Saturday nights, she goes out with friends, then takes Sunday to “sleep it off.” The entire department jokes
- [How to Deal With Relapse in the Wake of Disaster](https://blackbearrehab.com/resources/blog/deal-with-relapse-after-disaster/): By Martha McLaughlin During a disaster, many urgent tasks demand attention. But for people recovering from addiction, it’s important not to lose sight of recovery tasks as well. Both logistical and stress-related factors may increase the risk of a relapse when disaster happens, whether it’s because local damage blocks access to needed care or because
- [How to Let Go of the Past and Love Yourself in Sobriety](https://blackbearrehab.com/resources/blog/let-go-past-love-sobriety/): By Jenni Deming Mister Rogers. Just hearing his name conjures up good feelings. You can almost see him putting on his cozy sweater, tying up his sneakers and speaking wisdom with his characteristically calm voice. Now imagine growing up with everyone’s favorite neighbor as your parent or closest friend. You’d have a self-esteem guru by
- [Should You Give Up on a Family Member Who Keeps Relapsing?](https://blackbearrehab.com/resources/blog/give-family-member-keeps-relapsing/): Loving someone who is addicted to drugs or alcohol is hard — in fact, it may be the hardest thing you ever deal with. It can be heart-wrenching to watch a person you love continue to harm themselves and others through a continuing addiction, so the day they enter rehab may seem like the happiest
- [Can Getting Out in Nature Boost Recovery?](https://blackbearrehab.com/resources/blog/can-getting-nature-boost-recovery/): By Melissa Riddle Chalos The more advanced our society becomes — the more we become enslaved to our devices — the less time we spend absorbing the fresh air, sunlight and everything else nature has to offer. In the 18th and 19th centuries, physicians seemed to understand these natural elements as essential to health and
- [How America Is Fighting the Drug Crisis and Why It Isn’t Working](https://blackbearrehab.com/resources/blog/america-fighting-drug-crisis-isnt-working/): By Wesley H. Gallagher In 1971, President Richard Nixon officially declared war on drugs. This war would be fought with law and order, as the government dramatically increased resources devoted to criminal prohibition of drug use and sales. Between 1980 and 2003, the population of drug offenders in the state prison system grew twelvefold.1 Despite
- [Why Many Elderly People Who End Up in the ER With Pain (From a Fall or Any Injury) Are Ending Up Addicted to Opioids](https://blackbearrehab.com/resources/blog/many-elderly-people-end-er-pain-fall-injury-ending-addicted-opioids/): By David Heitz When a high school athlete ends up in the emergency room with a broken bone, often that event becomes their introduction to opioids. The next thing you know, they are that “regular kid who turned to heroin.” Fortunately, help is available for everyone. And guess what? Elderly people who end up in

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