If you or someone in your household uses opioids, your doctor may suggest that you purchase Narcan (naloxone) in case of an opioid overdose. (Opioids are very strong pain medications, such as oxycodone or morphine.)  An opioid overdose occurs when someone accidentally or intentionally takes more opioids than their body can safely process. It’s a medical emergency that causes slow, …

The term “Emotional Sobriety” refers to managing difficult feelings. It is commonly used in addiction recovery. It is different from physical sobriety. Physical sobriety refers to not using alcohol or other drugs. Emotional sobriety is more complicated. A person can be free from drugs and alcohol, but still not be emotionally sober. This is because dealing with emotions is one …

Have you ever loved an addict? Maybe an intimate partner or spouse? A sibling? What about a parent or a child? You may remember how happy they used to be. How they could light up a room just by walking into it. How just being around them made you feel a little better. And then they changed. And it likely …

You took the first step. Then another, and another. A single choice led to more. Which gave way to a pattern. Then, before you knew it, you were well on your way. You’ve been on this path for a while now. This wasn’t what you wanted your life to be. You didn’t wake up one day and decide it. You …

Knowing the psychology of addiction can be life-saving information. This is true for anyone with Substance Use Disorder (SUD), also known as addiction. But it can also be good for anyone who has an addict in their life. By learning what happens in the mind of someone with SUD, it’s easier to know how to fix it. The truth is …

Going through a pandemic has made many doctors rethink how they treat their patients. Doctors are having to get creative and use technology to their and their patient’s benefit. Telehealth has changed the way doctors and patients interact. Now in many cases, patients can talk to their doctor without having to leave their homes. Here at Concord Recovery Center, we …

You have worked hard to get clean and sober and we want to help you stay that way. The holidays are a joyous time, but it can also be a time filled with triggers. Here are some tips to have fun during the holidays while taking care of your sobriety.    Make Self Care a Priority   It is easy …

How do you maintain recovery during the holidays? Let’s be honest, the holidays are stressful! We are around all of our family, we have financial issues, and not to mention maintaining “normal” life and daily functions! So how do we keep from getting overwhelmed and wanting to use or drink to get that instant gratification fix that we long for …