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Many pot smokers dismiss the idea that marijuana is a gateway to drugs such as cocaine and heroin. Research has placed a new twist on pot as a gateway drug. Here is an excerpt from the research article: Cannabis use makes young brains more sensitive to the first exposure to cocaine, according to a new study on rodents led by scientists at Columbia University and the University of Cagliari in Italy. [ 190 more words ] https://www.savannahoutpatient.org/new-twist-on-pot-as-a-g/

Most people don't want to discuss topics like alcoholism (or if you prefer the current term - AUD, Alcohol Use Disorder). Even when discussions take place, there are different levels of understanding alcoholism. It's important to first understand it's a disease that starts with the use of alcohol. A person could have the biological and psychological predisposition to alcoholism, but, of course, if the person never drinks alcohol, the disease will not progress. [ 730 more words ] https://www.savannahoutpatient.org/understanding-alcoholis/

WTOC interviewed our lead counselor, Minna Betancourt, regarding our treatment program and clients as they relate to Covid-19. Go here to see the video. The only part that needs revision is the part about cleaning -- we clean about 4 times a day, not 4 times a week. https://www.savannahoutpatient.org/newday-interviewed-by-w/

Anyone who says dealing with addiction is accomplished by will power is only partly right. It does take will power, all you have, but will power alone is not enough. It's extremely rare for someone to simply stop drinking or using drugs without support, without serious changes to their thinking and behavior, without talking to others who understand, without changing playgrounds and playmates, without some kind of transformation, either slow or sudden. [ 607 more words ] https://www.savannahoutpatient.org/building-a-new-life-rec/

We hearing your sober success stories! If NewDay Counseling helped you beat addiction, stop by our google review page and let us know how we did.

Before I start with the topic I have in mind, connecting with others, I'd like to assure anyone considering treatment that we're taking all precautions to deal with Covid-19 and to continue treatment at the same time. We space chairs sufficiently and we offer masks. We've cleaned so much we might have to rebuild the facility because we're going to wear it down to the studs. [ 376 more words ] https://www.savannahoutpatient.org/connecting-with-others/

Join the forum at www.recovery.org/forums and talk to people across the county who are recovering from addiction and looking for support just like you!

Often, people in early recovery from addiction tell me one of the things they value most in recovery is a clear mind. For so long, they tell me, every morning was a fog, then during the end of their drinking/using even the good feelings from the drug were short-lived. They lived in a state of mental impairment. In today's world, a clear mind is vital. [ 236 more words ] https://www.savannahoutpatient.org/addiction-treatment-and/

Did you know that April is Stress Awareness Month? It's true! Stress weighs heavy on your decision-making skills and anxiety. So, take a break, always strive to do your best, and forget about the rest. #stressawarenessmonth

Check out this link. Here is an excerpt: Alcohol compromises the body’s immune system and increases the risk of adverse health outcomes, the WHO’s regional office for Europe said on its site late Tuesday, citing heavy alcohol use throughout the continent. Alcohol consumption is associated with a number of communicable and noncommunicable diseases that can make a person more vulnerable to contracting Covid-19. [ 133 more words ] https://www.savannahoutpatient.org/alcohol-and-coronavirus/

If you're struggling to stay sober during the outbreak, don't wait to seek help. Your new life is just a phone call away!

In recovery from addiction it's recommended to utilize the support of those who understand addiction and recovery. There are times, though, when a person is alone with their thoughts. This is not necessarily bad -- it all depends on how the person uses this alone time. If the person begins going back in the past, feeling guilt, shame, anger, etc, it's probably not productive time spent. [ 331 more words ] https://www.savannahoutpatient.org/loneliness-in-recovery/

Our lives have become disrupted by the coronavirus pandemic. This is not easy. Disruption can cause anxiety and, sometimes, a desire to deny the reality. But when disruption is accepted, and when we use reason and inner strength, valuable lessons can be learned. I was once told, during a time of great disruption in my life, that I might not be able to make anything better right away, but what I could do was not make things worse. [ 250 more words ] https://www.savannahoutpatient.org/coronavirus-disruption-/