Addiction & Recovery Articles
At Longbranch Recovery, we understand the challenges of addiction and recovery, which is why we offer a variety of resources and support for individuals, families, and providers. Our articles explore the causes of addiction, share the latest treatment options, and provide inspiring personal stories to offer hope and motivation, along with expert insights and practical tips from addiction specialists and recovery advocates.
What to Expect from a Louisiana IOP
Intensive outpatient programs for substance use disorder are successful in helping up to 70% of their graduates stay clean and sober for the long-term. So, if you are considering IOP, it’s likely that you haven’t been before. With most cultural…
Intensive Outpatient Programs for Drinking: How it Works
Struggling with drinking keeps you trapped in an endless loop of impossible, illogical situations: You don’t want to drink, but you do it anyway. Alcohol makes you feel sick, so you drink more to feel better. Or, this: You know…
Am I a Functioning Alcoholic? Signs, Symptoms, and When to Seek Help
Introduction Do you ever wonder if your drinking habits are problematic, even though you manage to keep up with work, relationships, and daily responsibilities? Many people assume that alcohol addiction is a reality only for those who have hit rock…
What’s an IOP Program? Getting Help for Drinking or Drug Use on Your Own Terms
Are you sick and tired of feeling sick and tired? Drinking and drug use take a serious toll on your body, mind, spirit, and family. Even if you’ve managed to hold onto all of your “things” so far — your…
Marijuana Positive? Many Factors To Consider First
“If I smoke pot Saturday, will it show up on a drug screen Wednesday?” This question is probably at the forefront of many minds when facing the possibility of an upcoming drug test. If you’re not a frequent user, the…
Can Intimate Relationships Ruin the Recovery Process?
Entering addiction recovery can feel like stepping onto a foreign planet. There are new people to meet, new rules to follow, and new emotions to experience. Imagine being in a place where you’re expected to change your entire life without…
The Adderall High: Abuse, Addiction and Recovery
When most people hear the word “amphetamine,” they usually think of crystal meth or other commonly abused drugs. At least I used to. Now, I associate it with a legal stimulant I used to take called Adderall. You may have…
Tips to Help Stop Intrusive Thoughts
Every day, we are at risk of experiencing intrusive thoughts. With thousands of thoughts per day, sometimes we don’t even realize they are there. The intrusive thoughts are the ones that are disturbing enough, we focus our attention to them…
Is Klonopin More Dangerous Than Cocaine?
When it comes to Hydrocodone, Oxy, and Fentanyl. After all, there’s an epidemic sweeping the country. These drugs were responsible for more than 30,000 overdose deaths in 2016 alone. It’s no wonder they make headlines. We also hear horror stories…