Sober Thanksgiving As winter approaches, the holiday season is now full-swing. Unfortunately, holidays can be tough if you are struggling with a substance abuse problem or are in active recovery…. Read More
Rehabilitation Blog Posts by Justin Balague
Trauma and Addiction
Most people who suffer from a life-altering experience often fail to see the connection between trauma and addiction. Surprisingly, the symptoms of both can develop simultaneously yet seem like they… Read More
Symptoms of Cocaine Withdrawal
The longer you use cocaine, the more your body develops a tolerance to it. Your body also develops a dependency on the drug. As a result, when you stop using… Read More
What is Somatic Experiencing?
When you suffer trauma, the aftereffects of your negative experiences sometimes feel unbearable. They make getting through normal daily activities difficult. This leads many people into substance abuse and addiction,… Read More
Signs of Heroin Addiction
You’ve been dabbling with heroin use. You do it for the euphoric high. Now you wonder if you’re experiencing the signs of heroin addiction. What does that look like? Typical… Read More
Fentanyl vs. Heroin
In the fentanyl vs heroin debate, there are similarities and differences. Perhaps the most significant similarity is that they’re both addictive opioids. What do you need to know about the… Read More
Alcoholism and Depression
The old saying, “Drowning your sorrows” makes sense when you consider the connection between alcoholism and depression. But not everyone with this dual diagnosis starts drinking because they feel overwhelmingly… Read More
Does Insurance Cover Rehab?
Before you enter a rehab program, you may be wondering, “Does Insurance Cover Rehab?” Bluecross Blueshield drug rehab coverage covers a wide range of treatments for drug and alcohol addiction. The type and… Read More
Mindfulness and Addiction
How do mindfulness and addiction go together? In short, mindfulness based cognitive therapy has been valuable in helping people overcome addiction by retraining or redirecting the mind. Mindfulness is a state… Read More
The Benefits of Yoga for Addiction Recovery
Becoming sober can be a challenge, but the right support can make the process easier. Yoga for addiction recovery is just one option for people going through rehab. This kind… Read More
