Admitting Mistakes In Recovery

If you or a loved one are seeking treatment for alcohol or substance abuse, please call our partner facility today: The PAC Program (866) 516-8266   It may sound cliché, but it’s the hard truth: everybody makes mistakes. No matter how many times those words are spoken, there will always be those who have trouble […]

How to Quit Heroin Safely

If you or a loved one are seeking treatment for alcohol or substance abuse, please call our partner facility today: The PAC Program (866) 516-8266   Are you or a loved one using heroin? Do you exhibit the signs and symptoms of heroin addiction? You can stop using heroin and recover for good, but getting […]

A Look at Heroin Cravings

If you or a loved one are seeking treatment for alcohol or substance abuse, please call our partner facility today: The PAC Program (866) 516-8266   Ever experience a deep, deep yearning for something? That’s sort of how a drug craving feels. However, cravings for heroin are sharper, stronger, and far more intense – simple […]

Withdrawal Symptoms of Ecstasy

If you or a loved one are seeking treatment for alcohol or substance abuse, please call our partner facility today: The PAC Program (866) 516-8266   Perhaps the most popular of the “club drugs,” ecstasy (MDMA) is often viewed as safe. It’s actually pretty risky, though. MDMA can, and does, damage users’ mental health. In […]

What To Do After a Relapse

If you or a loved one are seeking treatment for alcohol or substance abuse, please call our partner facility today: The PAC Program (866) 516-8266   All recovering addicts should fear relapse on some level, because it’s a major setback. Just one sip or puff can undo months of physiological detox and cause cravings to […]

Getting Help For a Percocet Addiction

If you or a loved one are seeking treatment for alcohol or substance abuse, please call our partner facility today: The PAC Program (866) 516-8266   Percocet is a powerful opioid painkiller made from oxycodone, an opiate, and acetaminophen, a filler. As a medicine, Percocet has legitimate medical uses. It’s also highly abuse-prone. Addiction to […]

A Look at the Nicotine Withdrawal Timeline

If you or a loved one are seeking treatment for alcohol or substance abuse, please call our partner facility today: The PAC Program (866) 516-8266   Nicotine affects many different systems within the body—most importantly, the brain. Over time, the brain becomes accustomed to the presence of nicotine. Nicotine withdrawal can be unpleasant. The cravings […]

Maintaining a Healthy Diet in Addiction Recovery

If you or a loved one are seeking treatment for alcohol or substance abuse, please call our partner facility today: The PAC Program (866) 516-8266   If you’re recovering from a substance addiction, nutritious meals are a must. Diet is often overlooked, not just by addicts, but by the general public. Junk food can be […]

How to Overcome Addiction for Good

If you or a loved one are seeking treatment for alcohol or substance abuse, please call our partner facility today: The PAC Program (866) 516-8266   It’s a hard truth about addiction: it comes in all forms, shapes, and sizes. For some, it’s alcohol. For others, it’s stimulants. There’s also addiction to sex, to gambling, […]