Category : Addiction

The Importance of Mindfulness in Recovery

Written By PAX Memphis Recovery Center - May 5th, 2020

Many individuals struggling with addiction often focus solely on the substance they are addicted to.…

Recovery

Short and Long Term Effects of PCP Abuse

Written By PAX Memphis Recovery Center - May 2nd, 2020

Long term PCP abuse is dangerous due to the drug’s powerful hallucinogenic and psychoactive effects.…

Addiction

Talking to a Child About their Parent’s Substance Abuse

Written By PAX Memphis Recovery Center - April 26th, 2020

As a direct result of the ongoing substance abuse epidemic, more than 28 million Americans…

Addiction

6 Popular Myths About Detox

Written By PAX Memphis Recovery Center - April 24th, 2020

The first step of getting sober is going to detox – which isn’t an easy…

Detox

How Addiction Leads to Malnutrition

Written By PAX Memphis Recovery Center - April 21st, 2020

Many people who suffer from drug or alcohol addiction also experience malnutrition. While malnutrition is…

Addiction

Recognizing Relapse Triggers

Written By PAX Memphis Recovery Center - April 17th, 2020

Addiction is a lifelong battle for all those who face this chronic relapsing disease of…

Addiction Recovery

The History Behind 4/20 and How to Talk to Your Teen

Written By PAX Memphis Recovery Center - April 16th, 2020

April 20th, or 4/20, is widely known as the national marijuana “holiday”. As we are…

Community

The Connection Between Addiction and Sleep Apnea

Written By PAX Memphis Recovery Center - April 10th, 2020

Sleep apnea and addiction are co-occurring disorders that affect many people but aren’t spoken about…

Addiction

The Importance of Family Involvement in Recovery

Written By PAX Memphis Recovery Center - April 4th, 2020

One of the most important things for families to do when a loved one gets…

Recovery

5 Most Common Behavioral Addictions

Written By PAX Memphis Recovery Center - March 29th, 2020

When most people think of addiction, they think of habitual drug and alcohol abuse. However,…

Addiction