You have pain. Your doctor is no longer willing or able to offer you pain medication to treat it. This can seem infuriating, and it’s happening throughout the U.S. because of the rise in opioid-related overdose and death. You may be terrified about the lack of ability to stop your pain. What can you do? Opioids Work but Create Risk Opioids are powerful drugs that...
Read MoreDuring drug and alcohol addiction treatment, one of the foundations of success is communication. If you cannot communicate well with your loved ones or they cannot communicate with you, there’s a limit to your quality of life and your ability to recover. It’s not easy. Sometimes it feels downright impossible to talk about what you’re feeling, what your needs are, or...
Read MoreHow do you manage your recovery from drug and alcohol addiction? For many people, early recovery can feel overwhelming. You may think you need to jump back into life where you left off and “figure it out.” But going it alone is not the best approach. At Victory Addiction Recovery Center, we provide you with all of the tools and resources you need to thrive after...
Read MoreA life in addiction recovery is different than it used to be, and that’s a good thing. Yet the holidays tend to be a trying time, a period when you’re unsure if old traditions really fit who you are now and what you want for your future. Sitting around a table while family members argue and drink does not exactly support your recovery goals. This year, make it a...
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