We understand that staying motivated in recovery can be challenging. A lot is going on, mentally and physically that can make a relapse seem like the best option. But it is important to fight those urges and to stay on track now that you are on the road to recovery. The good news is there are things you can do and actions you can take to help maintain your motivation and make it through your rehab…

Are there any guidelines for how you should talk to someone with an oxycodone problem? As a matter of fact, there are. People who are abusing any substance will be more (or less) receptive to talking about their problem depending on where they are in their cycle of addiction. Because of this changing “landscape” of receptivity, it is critical to know how to approach the individual. This article pr…

In recent years, people have become more aware of family dynamics, the patterns of how people behave and the roles that family members take on which can define us as living with a “functional” or “dysfunctional” family. The definition of Families has also changed, from the “traditional family” of two parents (a mother, and father), to a myriad of arrangements we now refer to as a “family.” But how…

Research continues to investigate the possible link between Traumatic Brain Injury and substance abuse. It is well documented that substance abuse can lead to accidents or violent acts that result in a traumatic brain injury (TBI). What is being explored is whether experiencing a TBI makes a person more susceptible to developing substance abuse in cases where they did not have one before the injur…

What is Group Therapy? Group Therapy is described as a type of therapy where one or more therapist will work with several people at the same time, often with a central theme. There are specific benefits to group therapy, especially during the early recovery process and when in treatment. Individual therapy is very helpful, though having the disease of addiction often keeps people isolated. This ar…

Is the FDA responsible for the opioid epidemic, the most damaging medical crisis to hit the United States since the turn of the century? There appears to be strong evidence that a single action taken by the FDA in 2001 triggered the crisis. But the blame doesn’t fall entirely on the FDA for the resulting epidemic. Is the FDA responsible for the opioid epidemic in the United States? According to th…

How does Equine Therapy work for treatment of substance abuse? Many treatment centers seek out certified and professional Equine Therapy centers because of the positive effects it has with people who have addiction issues. Equine Therapy helps people in recovery: Reduce anxiety Gain connection Create better communication skills Gain insight Increase confidence Overcome phobias Apply boundaries Lea…

“I can rehab on my own,” is a common sentiment expressed by people suffering from an addiction. In some respects, it is like the belief that “I can quit anytime I want.” And, there is ample evidence of people quitting “cold turkey,” and successfully kicking their addiction. But that’s the exception, not the rule. Self-rehab isn’t an easy or necessarily pleasant path. It can come with its share of…

PTSD and Addiction: Is there a link? People suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) often end up also fighting addiction. Statistics show this happens more than half the time. The reasons for the development of addiction vary but generally involve efforts to dull or temporarily remove the anxiety and stress caused by memories of the event. The link between addiction and PTSD can be po…

People on their way to rehab can have a difficult time deciding what to pack. Some may bring a few items, others may grab everything they own, while others enter with only the clothes on their back. Often it becomes challenging to decide because they are packing their clothes on their own. At Carus Recovery, we want to make it easy for you of what to pack for rehab. If you haven’t been to rehab an…