Tips For Staying Sober: Navigating Social Situations While In Recovery
Key Takeaway: Embrace Preparedness: Foreknowledge of social events can equip you with strategies to stay sober. Prioritize Self-awareness: Recognizing personal triggers can help avoid or navigate challenging situations. Practice Effective Communication: Being clear about your boundaries can garner understanding and support. Use the Buddy System: A trusted friend can offer on-the-spot encouragement and accountability. Be […]
Keep It Clean: Shaun Weiss Brings Healing Through Comedy at Quest 2 Recovery
Quest 2 Recovery, a leading addiction treatment center, is excited to unveil its new program, “Keep It Clean,” spearheaded by the talented actor and comedian Shaun Weiss. Best known for his role as Greg Goldberg in “The Mighty Ducks” movies, Shaun is now channeling his comedic talents into a noble cause – helping individuals on […]
The Power Of Gratitude In Addiction Recovery
Key Takeaways: Cultivating a grateful mindset can transform addiction recovery: Research has shown that practicing gratitude can have significant positive effects on mental health, including reducing stress and anxiety and overcoming negative thinking patterns. In addiction recovery, gratitude can serve as a powerful tool for positive change: By focusing on the things to be thankful […]
Finding Sobriety and Self-Love: An Alumni’s Journey with Quest 2 Recovery
When faced with addiction, it can feel as though you’re trapped in a storm without an end in sight. At Quest2Recovery, we understand the hardships and are ready to lend a helping hand. We aim to provide the lifeline that allows individuals to pull themselves from the depths of their darkest moments. Today, we share […]
The Connection Between Sleep Disorders And Addiction: A Vicious Cycle
Are you struggling with a sleep disorder alongside an addiction? Many people don’t realize that these two issues can feed off each other and create an ongoing cycle. Read on to learn more about this vicious cycle and how to break it. The Vicious Cycle of Sleep Disorders and Addiction: Understanding the Connection Studies have […]
Co-Occurring Disorders Treatment
Also referred to as dual diagnosis or comorbidity, co-occurring disorders affect a large number of people struggling with addiction and mental health issues. According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, 7.7 million adults in the United States have co-occurring substance use and mental health disorders such as depression, psychosis, anxiety, and PTSD. Although a […]
Fentanyl Myths And Misinformation
Fentanyl, a powerful synthetic painkiller, has been the subject of many headlines due to its increasing contribution to the opioid crisis and overdose deaths. Because of this, there is a lot of fear surrounding fentanyl and it has become the subject of many misconceptions and myths that can lead to further harm and confusion. By […]
What Is Fentanyl: Uses, Addiction and Treatment
Fentanyl is a powerful opioid pain medication that is similar to morphine and heroin but is much stronger. It is manufactured in various forms, including patches, lozenges, and nasal sprays. Fentanyl binds to opioid receptors in the brain, resulting in an intense, euphoric high and relief from pain. Fentanyl is an extremely addictive drug that […]
Fentanyl: An Origin Story
The drug that’s been making headlines in recent months because of its deadly potency is fentanyl, a synthetic opioid. Fentanyl is 50 – 100 times stronger than morphine and is the most fatal opioid in the world today. Like many other illicit drugs, there is a tangled web of money, crime, trafficking, and deception that […]
Co-Occurring Disorders Treatment
Also known as dual diagnosis, co-occurring disorders refer to a person experiencing a mental health disorder and substance use disorder at the same time. Studies show that about 50% of people struggling with substance abuse have a co-occurring mental health disorder, such as PTSD, anxiety, or depression. These disorders interact in complex ways and must […]
