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Popular Energy Drinks
August 16, 2017

Popular Energy Drinks Linked to Drug and Alcohol Addiction in New Study

The next time you think about chugging a Red Bull to get through the second half of the work day or taking…

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Meth Addiction Treatment in Austin Texas
August 1, 2017

Meth Addiction High among West Texas Oil Workers

While national attention has shifted toward opioid abuse due to the large body count these drugs are creating, a decades-old substance abuse…

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Recovery Unplugged Treatment Center A Lifelong Healing Resource: Examining the Ways Music Therapy Promotes Positive Mental Health throughout our Lives
April 11, 2017

How Music-Based Therapy Promotes Positive Mental Health

Recovery Unplugged has established its entire treatment philosophy based on the inherent healing properties of music-based therapy. We have seen first-hand how…

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Substance Abuse Gender Gap
March 2, 2017

Is the Substance Abuse Gender Gap Narrowing?

As long as such factors have been clinically evaluated, men have generally been at a higher risk for substance abuse and chemical…

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Music Assisted Treatment: 5 Benefits of Music in Addiction Recovery
December 20, 2016

The Impact of Music in Physical and Psychological Wellness

Morrissey once asked: “Does the body rule the mind or does the mind rule the body?” His ultimate conclusion was “I don’t…

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Population of Addicted Homeless Rises Dramatically in Austin
November 1, 2016

Addiction and Homelessness in Austin, Texas

Mark Twain once said there were three terrible things in this world: “Lies, damn lies, and statistics.” Another quote attributed to him…

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Are We All Wired for Addiction?
September 22, 2016

Are We All Wired for Addiction?

Last month, researchers at Texas A&M published a white paper making a decidedly bold claim: We are all wired for addiction on…

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International Overdose Awareness Day
August 31, 2016

Recovery Unplugged Observes International Overdose Awareness Day

On this day, August 31, 2016, Recovery Unplugged would like to recognize the countless victims of drug overdose as well as their loved ones by observing International Overdose Awareness Day. We invite all to participant in whatever capacity possible in an effort raise awareness regarding this alarming and pervasive public health issue. International Overdose Day was established to raise awareness of overdose and reduce the stigma of a drug-related death. It also acknowledges the grief felt by families and friends remembering those who have met with death or permanent injury as a result of drug overdose. The event is now in its 15th year….

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Music Therapy to Wean Babies Off of Opiate Addiction
August 30, 2016

Kentucky Hospital Uses Music Therapy to Wean Babies Off of Opiate Addiction

The power of music to heal addiction is being taken a step further at a hospital in Louisville, Kentucky. Physicians at Cosair…

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Austin drug treatment for inhalant addiction
February 2, 2016

Inhalants: Not a Drug of the Past

It seems like a long time ago that our news broadcasts were filled with stories of teens getting in trouble for ‘huffing’ permanent markers and spray paint. Unfortunately, while these stories may not inundate our televisions and computer screens anymore, the threat and prevalence of teens, inhalants and addiction should still be on our radar. There are three main types of inhalants: solvents, gases and nitrates. The use of these inhalants creates a short “high” feeling, similar to the feeling of anesthesia. The numbing, drug-like sensation calms the body down and sometimes causes the user to go unconscious.

Obviously, the extensive use of inhalants turns into addiction and can have serious long-term effects and even instant death. The most dangerous aspect of inhalants and addictions to huffing is that many of the items used can be found in every household. Paints, hair sprays and lighter fluid are among some of the most common inhalants….

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Recovery Unplugged Treatment Center Art Therapy Can Improve Drug Treatment Outcomes
January 19, 2016

Art Therapy Can Improve Drug Treatment Outcomes

Addiction treatment is often a combination of medical treatment, psychological treatment, behavioral modification and peer support. It isn’t an exact science, and many strategies have been used over the years in an attempt to “cure” people of their addiction. Traditionally, treatment centers often use a combination of behavioral therapy, peer support, 12 step programs and a structured, supervised environment to help clients overcome addiction….

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Suboxone Treatment Fort Lauderdale
July 7, 2015

Suboxone – Is it Obsolete?

Last week Recovery Unplugged spoke about Vivitrol and how it is helping many people in their recovery from substances. In the not so distant past there was a medication that promised the very same thing: Suboxone. Today, we are going to discuss the facts about Suboxone and the Pros & Cons of this medication. There recently has been some misinformation on the media regarding this medication. We all know or may have heard that South Carolina massacre suspect Dylann Roof had been at one point taking and possibly abusing this medication. Some of the claims were: Suboxone is a powerful mind-altering drug, Suboxone causes mood swings, “Suboxone can make you snap and cause severe depression”. Like any medication but especially a medication like Suboxone it should only be taken under the strict supervision of a qualified certified doctor. This is because Suboxone should only be taken by someone that meets the guidelines, requirements and criteria for the administration of Suboxone. Suboxone does alter the mind and affect behaviour especially when you stop taking it abruptly. There are mood swings such as depression noted as a possible side effect, as well as anxiety and insomnia. There is also an increase of these symptoms if discontinued abruptly. These side effects and symptoms are one of the reasons it should only be prescribed by a qualified certified doctor. A doctor follows his patient closely monitoring all of the possible symptoms and making an informed decision on each patient with regards to Suboxone….

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Recovery Unplugged Treatment Center Music Therapy Makes the Difference
April 2, 2015

Music Therapy Makes the Difference

We are always saying that music makes the difference….

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