Have you ever wondered why hangovers get worse with age? It’s a reasonable question and one that has several contributing factors. These factors include genetics, gender, hormones, glucose levels, dehydration, nutrition, and metabolism. The severity of hangovers can also be influenced by other things as well, such as stress, what and how much you eat while drinking, and interaction with prescripti…

Many addiction and recovery myths exist. Whether they undermine the individual and their struggles or the treatment they are receiving, these myths almost always untrue. Detoxing in a residential recovery center is the best way to improve your chances of overcoming addiction in a myth-free environment. There are many addiction and recovery myths that are untrue. CARUS Recovery is committed to disp…

Are you obese and addicted to opioids? It may not be your fault. A recent study published in the journal, Pain, indicates that obesity leads to higher rates of long-term opioid use for chronic pain. In the survey covering 25,000 people by the Boston University of Public Health, a strong correlation was found between a person being obese, and higher usage of opioids over the long run to treat chron…

A recent report out of West Virginia University provides the first hard evidence that Fentanyl overdoses may cause lasting amnesia. While there is not enough evidence to make a definitive statement, there is enough to merit further research. According to the case study prepared by Marc Haut, the chair of West Virginia University’s department of behavioral medicine and psychiatry, a 30-year old man…

Research shows that there are six stages of recovery from addiction, each with its own characteristics and challenges. While different practitioners may use various labels for each stage, what happens in each is the same. It takes support and encouragement at every stage for a person with an addiction to successfully reach the sixth stage, called Maintenance. There are six distinct stages of recov…

Successful recovery following rehab depends heavily on a healthy and stable home environment. However, the home environment may have been a contributing factor to the patient’s substance abuse. That makes family support after rehab a vital part of the recovery process. A good strategy is required, constructed with the assistance of a recovery specialist who understands your loved one’s needs. Whil…

When a loved one enters into a rehabilitation program, they are not the only ones who are impacted. The entire family will feel the effects, just as they felt the effects of the addiction. So, what advice for families during rehab do professionals in the recovery field routinely provide? The following suggestions are typical of what you can expect. Whether they know it or not, families are impacte…

Relapses are a real danger for people after they complete a program of detoxification and rehabilitation. Re-exposure to old temptations and triggers can undo all the hard work of regaining sobriety. So, the question most people ask is, how do you prevent relapse after rehab? You need a plan, structured by a professional recovery center, that will guide you through the challenges of returning to a…

What can or should you do when you have a friend with addiction? You may feel like there is something you should do to help them get back on track. But what? How do you get involved? And, are you ready to get that involved? Starting down the assistance and support road is a decision you must not make lightly. It can be as difficult and weigh on you as it does on your friend. Note: The first and mo…

What happens after rehab depends on many factors, driven by your specific needs and circumstances. Recovery from addiction is a long process that starts with the decision to get sober. That decision led you to detox and rehab, the foundation for continued sobriety. The program you follow after rehab will help you avoid relapses. Rehab is a crucial step towards recovery, but what happens after reha…