Holistic Mental Health Treatment Centers: A Whole-Person Approach to Healing
Treating your mental challenges at one of our holistic mental health treatment centers will heal more than your mental state. This is because holistic recovery takes a whole-body approach to recovery. Understandably, any level of illness in your life will have outward effects. For instance, being physically unwell impacts your mental health and triggers an […]
Is There a Connection Between Stress and Substance Abuse?
Stress is a widespread health issue affecting billions around the globe, and stress and substance abuse are often linked. While difficult to pinpoint, almost every person will experience some kind of stress, worry, or concern in their lifetime. For many, stress is a large concern that impacts their well-being on a regular or even daily […]
Holistic Drug Rehab Can Help You Get Sober
If you’re struggling, you can find healing through holistic drug rehab that treats your mind, body, and spirit. When looking for a treatment center, you want to be aware of their different approaches to recovery. At Royal Life Centers, we take a holistic approach to addiction, helping each of our guests find complete healing. Through […]
How To Make a Mental Health Recovery Action Plan
It can’t be emphasized enough how effective mental health treatment is. One in five adults in the U.S. experience mental illness, and one in 20 people have serious mental illness, according to the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI). But NAMI notes that between 70% to 90% of people who pursue psychological treatment and support […]
Using the OARS Communication Strategy During Motivational Interviewing
The road to recovery from drug or alcohol abuse is sometimes obstructed by a roadblock with a sign that says, “Resistant to change.” Now consider your options: You could turn around and go back the way you came. You could take a detour that brings you to your intended destination, but the route is longer, […]
What Is Laced Weed and Is it Dangerous?
In just a few short years, marijuana has gone through a dramatic, surprising shift in public perception once thought unthinkable. Shedding its reputation as an illegal and illicit substance, it’s now become widely available and accessible thanks to legalization across the U.S., where nearly half of all states have legalized recreational cannabis. This remarkable transformation […]
What Happens After Detox? Options for Washington State Residents
If you have recently completed medically-assisted detox, Washington State offers several continuing care options to help you maintain your sobriety. Understanding what happens after detox is important for achieving maintained sobriety. When looking for rehabs in Washington State, it is important to know what to look for. At Puget Sound Recovery Centers, we offer an […]
The Importance of Treating Depression and Addiction in Washington State
Though they may not seem like it, depression and addiction are more deeply intertwined than we might imagine. And when they exist together, they can create a cycle — a negative feedback loop — that is difficult to break. How Common Are Co-Occurring Disorders? A co-existence of co-occurring depression and substance abuse is quite common. […]
What Happens When You Mix Xanax and Alcohol?
With addiction, it’s not uncommon to see two or more drugs being used in tandem, and it’s no coincidence that Xanax and alcohol so often intersect in cases of substance abuse. A clinical study from 2023 illustrated that as many as 88% of benzodiazepine (such as Xanax) users reported the additional consumption of alcohol, with […]
Gabapentin Ruined My Life: The Dangers of This Prescription Medication
Awareness of the opioid crisis continues to heighten and reshape the conversation around addiction in the United States. Healthcare providers have been compelled in recent years to rethink how prescription painkillers like fentanyl — once deemed safe — have created unintended misuse and a flurry of overdose deaths. In response, alternative medications have come to […]
