5 Things to Avoid After Drug Rehab
After completing drug rehab, it’s crucial to be mindful of the things to avoid in order to maintain long-term sobriety and support your ongoing recovery process. One of the most important steps is to steer clear of drugs and alcohol, as returning to old habits can quickly derail the progress made during addiction treatment. This […]
What Does Crystal Meth Look Like?
Crystal meth is another name for the drug methamphetamine, a powerful stimulant that targets your brain. What does crystal meth look like? It is a shiny, crystalline powder that looks similar to glass shards. It’s important to know what crystal meth looks like so you can identify the drug if someone you love is using […]
Is It Dangerous to Buy Xanax Online?
Many people today know what it is like to suffer from anxiety and depression, often going to great extents to alleviate their symptoms. For some, this includes taking prescription medications without ever seeing a doctor. According to the National Library of Medicine, online pharmacies have significantly increased over the last few years, opening the doorway for an […]
Setting Up Barriers for Relapse Prevention
At all stages of recovery from a substance use disorder, putting barriers between yourself and relapse is essential to relapse prevention. There are many factors outside of your control that you will come into contact with on a daily basis, so a solid, individualized relapse prevention plan is essential to your success in recovery. Setting […]
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 […]
Why Snorting Xanax Is a Bad Idea
It’s an unfortunate truth that some prescription drugs with helpful intentions become well-known in the public eye only after they’ve become a source of abuse and addiction. One major issue facing society is benzodiazepine addiction and people misusing the drugs. Snorting Xanax, for example, is a dangerous practice that may require the help of a […]
Benzodiazepine Addiction Treatment Options: What You Need to Know
It can be problematic and distressing to be prescribed medication for a behavioral health or substance abuse issue only to become addicted to the very drug meant to treat the problem. But for versatile, long-proven drugs like Xanax or Valium, getting hooked on benzodiazepines (“benzos”) is not uncommon. During a recent 1-year study period, more […]
