Alcohol cessation isn’t as easy as you might think, especially if you’ve been drinking excessively or using alcohol to cope. When you become reliant on a substance, it’s hard to give it up. And it doesn’t help that quitting something that makes you feel good initially comes with some pretty painful side effects. Nor does it help that alcohol […]
Are you ready to begin rehab but don’t know where to start? The next step in your recovery journey is considering your options for treatment. At Ridgeview Behavioral Hospital, we offer both inpatient and outpatient rehab programs. Both options can be effective, but your unique situation will help determine what level of treatment you need. […]
Alcohol might not cause you serious health issues in some cases. In fact, some studies have shown that moderate amounts of alcohol can actually lower your risk for heart disease. However, chronic or heavy alcohol use is another story. People who drink more may develop a condition called alcoholic cardiomyopathy. The good news is that […]
You can and should detox from drugs while pregnant. Choosing to detox from drugs at this time is a noble and courageous decision. Just admitting you are using drugs or alcohol while pregnant can be both embarrassing and terrifying. You may even be tempted to try quitting drugs on your own. However, detoxing alone can […]
Nootropics, also called ‘smart drugs,’ promise an easy way to boost performance at work, in school, or even to excel in video games. However, as with any drug, it’s helpful to know how their effects and risks. Most importantly, you need to answer the question, ‘Are nootropics addictive?’ Today, we’ll dig into the nitty gritty […]
Consistent, prolonged, and excessive consumption of alcohol or drugs can weaken your immune system, making you more likely to get sick, struggle to fight off infections, develop sepsis, and are more prone to viral infections passed through blood or body fluids. Healing addiction and immune system weakness is possible.. Drugs affect your body in various […]
If you’re considering going to rehab, you probably have a few concerns. Among those, one of the biggest is most likely, “How can I keep my job while I go to rehab?” But there is good news on that front—the Family and Medical Leave Act, or FMLA, already exists to protect workers’ jobs while they […]
If you are addicted to alcohol or drugs, medication can potentially help you safely detox from drugs and minimize withdrawal symptoms. At Ridgeview Behavioral Hospital, we offer medically supervised detox services, which helps you successfully start your path to recovery in a safe manner. Ridgeview Behavioral Hospital can help you learn about medications for addiction […]
Mental health therapies are always evolving as new research develops. And this is particularly true with schizophrenia, which is often considered to be one of the most severe mental health conditions. While it is always important for people who need it to seek mental health care, this is doubly true of individuals living with schizophrenia, […]
Every year, 47,500 people die from suicide in the United States. Suicide is so common, in fact, that for people under the age of 35, it’s the second-leading cause of death. Younger adults are especially vulnerable—over one in ten American adults aged 18-25 report having experienced suicidal thoughts. But, contrary to popular belief, suicide rarely […]
