Banyan Treatment Centers is taking a look at the relationship between childhood trauma and addiction, and how we can help patients overcome either obstacle.
Banyan Treatment Center explores the relationship between bipolar disorder and alcohol abuse and how each scenario can negatively affect the other. Click here.
The concept of urge vs need is explored. Banyan Treatment Centers is sharing the differences between OCD and addiction, and the importance of seeking help.
Understanding EMDR therapy is essential to effectively treat trauma and addiction. Visit us here to learn more about the benefits of EMDR therapy and how it works.
People with anxiety and other mental illnesses may believe that substance abuse is the answer, but that is far from the truth. Visit us here to learn how alcohol affects anxiety and some better treatment options.
Earth Day and addiction recovery are similar in that they both promote healing. Visit us here for some ways to celebrate Earth Day in addiction recovery and heal in the great outdoors.
Those who suffer from mental illness often turn to substance abuse as a way to cope with their symptoms. Visit us here to learn more about the connection between borderline personality disorder and drug addiction.
Studies have shown that schizophrenia and amphetamine psychosis have been linked to each other. Learn more about the relationship between these two conditions.
Dealing with depression in recovery can be difficult, especially for people in the early stages of sobriety. Visit us here for some ways to manage your depression in addiction recovery.
College may seem glamorous on the outside, but not everyone is having a good time. Depression in college students is on the rise, but here’s what you can do to deal with depression in college.
Drug cravings are a part of recovery. Besides learning how to cope with them, learn more about what causes drug cravings and how long you can expect them.
Disruptions in illegal drug trade and production have forced drug prices to rise during coronavirus to exorbitant levels. These high drug prices could stick around.
Building a support network in recovery isn’t always easy, but it is imperative if you want to stay sober. These tips on finding support in recovery could save you from relapse.
Green Bay Packers’ defensive tackle Johnny Jolly was living the NFL dream, until his career came to a halt due to his drug addiction. Learn more about Johnny Jolly’s addiction and how it cost him more than just his career.
Nootropics may seem like miracle drugs, but the side effects of smart drugs may not be worth the risk for everyone. Learn more about nootropic use and what it could mean for your body.
Having a loved one who is an addict can be difficult, but these books for families of drugs addicts can give you a new perspective as well as hope for the future.
Because many recovering addicts struggle with sleep disorders, creating a healthy sleep routine in recovery isn’t easy, but these tips may be able to help.
Not only does substance abuse impact your health, but drugs affect your face and physical appearance as well. Learn more about the cosmetic damage and negative effects of drug abuse on your face.
Trying to explain addiction to a child can be scary and overwhelming. Instead of stumbling your way through it, follow these tips to speak to your child about addiction in a way that they can understand.
The end of a marriage can be a painful and overwhelming experience but getting a divorce in recovery comes with the added risk of relapse. Stay sober during a divorce with these tips.
Addiction recovery is about making positive changes, including making honesty in recovery a priority. Being honest in addiction recovery can drastically impact not only your relationships, but the success of your sobriety.
Just like stress and weight, cocaine affects your menstrual cycle as well. Learn more about the effects of cocaine on your period and reproductive future.
Anger is a powerful emotion that could be putting your sobriety at risk. Instead of giving in, follow these tips for reducing anger in recovery and dealing with anger in a healthy way.
Not everyone knows what to say during an intervention, but what you say could make all the difference. Follow this list of tips on what to say and what not to say at an intervention so that your intervention could be a success.
If you relapsed during the coronavirus, you are not alone, but what you do next matters. Follow these tips to help you deal with relapse during quarantine to get back on track.
Detox is hard enough as it is, but the coronavirus is forcing many people to detox in quarantine. If you a dealing with withdrawal in quarantine, these tips might be able to help.
: Many people don’t realize that there is a strong connection between drugs and oral health. In fact, there are several long-term effects of drugs on oral health that can lead to serious health problems.
If your child is an addict, you may not know where to turn, but at Banyan, we want to help. Learn more about what to do when your child is an addict before it is too late.
Amphetamine abuse can lead to dangerous consequences, but you could help your loved one avoid them by being able to recognize the amphetamine abuse symptoms sooner rather than later.
COVID-19 is sweeping through the United States, but you may be able to avoid the Coronavirus with rehab. Find out more about the benefits of treatment during the coronavirus pandemic.
Drug abuse is no joke. If you suspect your teen in on drugs, you need to act now. Learn to recognize the warning signs of drug abuse in teens and what to do after.
While some celebrities may be out partying, other celebrity sober advocates are speaking up. These celebrities are promoting sobriety and sharing their stories.
Recovery is a journey and maintaining long-term sobriety isn’t always easy. At Banyan, we are sharing some tips on how to find long-term success in recovery.
A big fear for many recovering addicts is relapsing, but the more you know about the different types of relapse triggers and how to best manage them, the more likely you will be successful in recovery.
When talking fails you, it may be time to try a different approach. Writing a letter to an addict is a good way to get your feelings out there and convince your loved one to get help, but there is a right and wrong way to go about this.
Opioids may be making headlines, but the rise in meth use in the United States should not go unnoticed. At Banyan Detox Stuart, we are going over the surprising numbers and their impact.
While some people believe that kratom could be part of a cure for opioid abuse, others worry the drug is dangerous. At Banyan Detox Stuart, we are looking at the kratom debate in full.
Are the dangers of mixing benzos and alcohol worth the risks? Learn more about abuse symptoms and side effects, as well as treatment options at Banyan Stuart.
Loperamide, better known as Imodium, is an OTC antidiarrheal medication that is generally safe when taken according to the label. But people are taking the drug in high doses to get an opiate high and doing so can be dangerous and even deadly.
As we round out this decade and jump into 2020, it’s time to take a look back at drug addiction trends of the past decade. Drug addiction and alcoholism have made headlines across the country and the world, and new frightening drug use trends are painting a fearful new decade of addiction
Psychoactive drug use and overdoses are on the rise. Psychoactive drug overdoses are especially dangerous and though these drugs may not seem addictive, addictions and repetitive patterns of use can happen. Here’s the truth about psychoactive drug overdoses and what to do if you are addicted.
Feeling like your moods are crazy after getting sober? Mood swings in sobriety can happen, but it is possible to navigate the moods and emotions of early sobriety. Learn more about what causes extreme mood swings in recovery and how to treat them.
There are many drug withdrawal symptoms that can be difficult to work through, and depression is a common symptom many people experience during withdrawals. Existing depression may worsen too, but supportive programs can help. More here.
Relapse is a big fear for many people in recovery, but new discoveries in relapse prevention may help with lasting sobriety. New discoveries are revealing the science behind relapse prevention.
Giving gifts that support good causes can help everyone this holiday season and beyond. Support those in recovery and reduce the stigmas surrounding addiction by supporting Banyan Cares this holiday season.
Our Stuart, Florida, Banyan treatment center explores common polysubstance abuse symptoms, dangers, and options to help users get and stay sober. Learn more.
R&B Singer Lil Mo opened up in an Instagram post about her struggles with prescription pills and was in an abusive relationship. Read more about Lil Mo’s addiction here.
Opioid overdose survivors may struggle with brain damage issues that include memory loss and performance problems. Opioid overdose brain damage is more common than people may realize and is typically caused by a lack of oxygen to the brain during overdose. Learn more about this type of brain damage from drugs and how to prevent it.
You may be wondering how does Narcan work, especially if a loved one is suffering with opioid addiction. Learn about the benefits and side effects here!
Co-dependency by definition is a set of maladaptive, compulsive behaviors learned by family members and loved ones that are used as coping mechanisms in response to emotional pain.
Co-dependency by definition is a set of maladaptive, compulsive behaviors learned by family members and loved ones that are used as coping mechanisms in response to emotional pain.
Addiction and illegal drugs can be wreaking havoc on your heart, veins, and entire cardiovascular system. Heart damage from addiction can include high blood pressure, circulation issues, seizures, heart wall problems, and even heart attack. Get help from Banyan Treatment Centers today.
Every year, we all do a bit of self-reflection to develop New Year’s Resolutions that help us be our best selves yet. As 2019 comes to a close, many people are looking to get sober for the new year in 2020. Banyan Detox Stuart explores ways to stick to a New Year’s Resolution of sobriety.
Banyan Detox Stuart explores exactly how important sleep is to sobriety along with the insomnia relapse risks. Learn the truth about how dangerous sleepless nights can be for your sobriety.
Miley Cyrus once made headlines for her outlandish behavior and released songs glorifying drug use. But in a now-deleted Instagram post, Miley discussed her sobriety and recovery. Here’s more about Miley Cyrus’s sobriety.
Mike “The Situation” Sorrentino is clean and sober, and he’s the newest recovery advocate for Banyan Treatment Centers. Learn more about how The Situation and his wife, Lauren Sorrentino, are the newest advocates for recovery.
Does your face turn red after you’ve been drinking? This condition, known as alcohol flush or facial flushing, can be caused by an alcohol sensitivity that affects the blood vessels. Learn more about what causes alcoholic red face and what this means for your drinking.
Jamie Lee Curtis’ addiction was a well-kept secret for many years. She recently opened up to Variety Magazine about her addiction struggles in honor of celebrating 20 years of sobriety.
Planning on participating in dry January? Banyan Treatment Centers shares tips for a safe dry January so that you can enjoy the benefits of a pause in drinking without experiencing dry January withdrawal symptoms.
Demi Moore’s addiction issues plagued her early career. Recently she sat down with her three daughters on the Facebook Watch series, “Red Table Talk” and discussed her past addiction struggles.
Sober shaming happens, but you don’t have to be ashamed of your sobriety. Live sober and unashamed with these tips to break free from cycles of shame. Sober shaming is dangerous to recovery, it’s time to break free.