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Drug Addiction and the Brain
The science behind drug addictions is complex, as drug addiction affects our body’s most complicated organ – the brain. Weighing in at approximately three pounds, the human brain is responsible for allowing us to do life’s everyday tasks; this includes breathing, eating, playing a sport, or driving a car. Not
Medication Management and Its Role in Treating Addiction
Frequently, those who have addictions to drugs and alcohol also have mental health conditions that need to be treated with medications. Victory Recovery Partners is unique in that we offer total treatment (psychiatric, wellness, MAT, and behavioral health services) under one roof – including medication management. For our patients to
Myths and Misconceptions about Alcohol Consumption
Alcohol use is widely accepted in our culture, causing us to sometimes forget that it is a drug. Since alcohol is so commonly used in our society, it is important for the users to know just how much alcohol can affect our bodies. There are several myths and misconceptions about
Substance Abuse Counselors and Their Roles in Addiction Recovery
At Victory, we have learned that our patients succeed when they are paired with a substance abuse counselor that best meets the patients’ needs. It’s important to note that the matching of a counselor with a patient takes time and patience. Each patient has their own unique situation and individual
Dealing With Urges to Drink
One of the very difficult issues that arise from having an addiction to alcohol is the urge to drink. The urge can be so strong that it can disrupt your daily functioning, impacting your relationships with your friends and family and your productivity at work. At Victory, we have a
Drug and Alcohol Use in the Workplace
When someone suffers from an addiction to drugs and alcohol, the addiction is a 24-hour, 7 days-per-week battle. Those who are suffering from an addiction often have substance use issues in the workplace, resulting in problems in the employee’s performance. You may be wondering how common drug and alcohol use