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Marijuana Maintenance Program

Written by enlightened solutions on February 6, 2018. Posted in 12 Step Program, Alternative Therapy, Marijuana Addiction. Leave a Comment

Being sober means different things to different people. However, one of the main goals in sobriety is to live life without the assistance of any substance in the body. When entering in the world of recovery, there are many areas of life that are suggested to work on within themselves. The marijuana maintenance program is the theory that a person can smoke marijuana safely without using any other mind alternating substance. This can be a controversial topic because many don’t feel marijuana is considered to be harmful in any way. What others feel, is that marijuana alters the mind, therefore, those who partake are not technically sober. There are few exceptions.

Recently the legalization of marijuana has been a hot topic. By 2017, twenty-nine states had passed laws regulating the amount users can hold. This was a huge win amongst its supporters. However, not all users are looking to get the relief from the high. The medicinal usage is becoming more acknowledged as a form of treatment. There are benefits for those with seizure disorders such as epilepsy and this is truly progress. This along with other medically inclined benefits are solid reasons for the law to have been changed.

Often times, marijuana is compared to alcohol in the sense that it’s not a “hard drug.” In these cases, marijuana can seemingly act as a legal substance without harm, for those without addiction. There is a commonality that expresses that alcohol and marijuana are a gateway into the darker world of hard substances. This may not be true but when someone uses marijuana, the mind has been altered. When the mind is altered, those with addiction become vulnerable and numb which is what the mind wants.

The disease of addiction boils down to the urge to fill an empty void inside. When a person with addiction or alcoholism accepts this and begins to focus on the healing process, the need to numb will fade away. It takes willingness and consistency to let things go. Pain and struggles are apart of life and the only way to grow is to feel feelings. Whether or not marijuana is considered a drug, it alters the mind. The disease of addiction may as well be the disease of the mind. Reaching for any substances to escape or even relax, wont do any good. Sobriety, meditation, and healing will do more than enough.

If you are suffering from alcoholism, addiction and/or mental health, there is hope for you! Open your mind to life-changing treatment in beautiful New Jersey at Enlightened Solutions. For more information please call today: 833-801-5483.

Negativity on Television

Written by enlightened solutions on February 5, 2018. Posted in Healthy Living, Sober Living, wellness. Leave a Comment

There’s something to be said when it comes to being gifted with happiness. There aren’t a lot of reasons why people want to be stressed out and unhappy. However, there are thousands of movies and tv shows with a lot of negative content that come right into the living rooms of families across the world. The news can send the happiest person into a temporary state of depression. Right now there’s a plentitude of distress and sadness in our world. Although this is true, there is also a lot of beauty in the world.

The question of whether the glass is half empty or glass half full, is fairly common. This will determine if a person can handle life’s difficulties without slipping down the rabbit hole into a deep depression. Saying this, people do have good days and bad days, but let’s take a look into why these days are good and bad in the first place. What might influence a day to be generally better?

In sobriety, it’s crucial to stay spiritually fit. This simply means, to have a constant connection with a higher power. As one continues to ask for guidance and stays in gratitude, it’s more likely there will be generally more joy in life. When someone begins to slip away from serving others and meditation, it will almost always lead to the road to becoming a victim and soon thereafter, a relapse. It doesn’t help that much of what’s considered entertainment, glorifies alcohol. It’s a recipe for disaster.

Do yourself a favor and turn on the GAIA channel and learn about spirituality and beauty. Watching the latest season of disgruntled housewives yell at one another will never give anyone anything but displaced agony. This might seem extreme, but if you look at the big picture, over time the company you keep reflects your personality. If the company is violence and history on the television, what might begin to reflect back? For those who are feeling hopeless and cannot control life anymore, it’s time to get into a treatment, where life lessons can be learned in a safe environment.

If you are struggling to find the right path in life and cannot quit abusing substances, begin on a spiritual path with us today. We at Enlightened Solutions want to help you find who you are inside, and begin to heal. For more information please call us today at 833-801-5483.

Why Social Media Isn’t Productive In Recovery

Written by enlightened solutions on February 2, 2018. Posted in 12 Step Program, Recovery. Leave a Comment

Recovery is fragile and should be treated like so. There are many things people should not participate in during early recovery, or ever. One, in particular, is social media. Social media is addictive in itself. This can be addicting and time consuming for anyone who is or not struggling with addiction. It’s easy to get distracted by constantly signing onto Facebook, only to be sitting there for hours. When people sign on in the evening, there is more of a probability to suffer from sleep deprivation. It is suggested to meditate or at least attempt to wind down for a good night’s rest. If there is something bothersome on the mind while falling asleep, it’s just as likely to wake up thinking about the same thing.

One of the bigger issues with social media is how people portray what is really going on in their life. It’s easy to sit and compare lives of those who look like they’re having the time of their lives. However, no one really knows what’s going on behind closed doors. Often times, people post pictures glamorizing the way alcohol had enhanced their day or night in some way. Although, it might have, or there’s something that’s not being shown in the pictures. No one wants to show the negative parts of life to the facebook world.

Some people have the tendency to post about thoughts and feelings. This is never a great idea, as potential and present employers sometimes use facebook as a tool to understand who’s really working for them. If there happens to be inappropriate or controversial material posted, it could show a lack of character judgment. The safest way to go about social media in early recovery is to delete it. Live life for yourself and forget what other people are doing. Become closer with your real friends and begin to feel the real highs in life. This rather than the high from a notification. Sobriety is about the addict taking back ownership of life and stop stressing about what cannot be controlled.

If you are looking to get sober, come out to New Jersey and step away from the stressors of life. Enlightened Solutions offers a program consisting of a clinical, holistic, and 12-step approach. Take back your life today and begin to heal your mind, body, and soul. Call today for more information: 833-801-5483.

First Year in Recovery

Written by enlightened solutions on February 1, 2018. Posted in Addiction Recovery, Sober Living. Leave a Comment

The first year in recovery is a fragile time. Starting from day one, the people must start following direction and taking suggestions of those who have their best interest at heart. The clinical staff and sober support will have a large part in helping get back on their own two feet. It’s a humbling experience and it takes a whole lot of acceptance from the beginning. Admitting the lack of control over alcoholism, addiction and/or mental health is crucial. This is when people begin to realize the unmanageability of life as it was in the disease. Once there is a willingness to do what it takes to become sober there will be many commitments to be made. There might be some resistance, but when the person pushes through, the transformation is being made.

Entering a treatment facility is optional but recommended for those who have lost the choice to drink. Patient’s are on voluntary lockdown with no drugs or alcohol. While in different therapy groups, the patients can begin to let go of the painful past. In order to move forward, there must be change in the way things had been done previously. It is suggested to attend 12-step meetings and begin to work on the 12 steps with a sponsor. The footwork must be a priority before the miracles of sobriety can take place. The miracles may be small or large, but they are present every day.

Upon completing rehab, people can step down into a an after care program and/or sober living. This will give patients a safe environment and while staying accountable. They should always stay away from old behaviors and preventable triggers. While doing the recommended steps of Alcoholics Anonymous, it’s essential to find the higher power from within. This will help in guiding those who are recovering to do the next right thing in a difficult time.

If the person can help it, it’s suggested to not make any huge life decisions at this time. This time should be selfishly based around sobriety. Sobriety should never be thought of as a sentence, rather a beautiful gift from their Higher Power.

Enlightened Solutions clinical, holistic, and 12-step approach to recovery is a phone call away from taking back your life. Don’t let substance abuse control you anymore. For more information please call today: 833-801-5483.

Glorifying and Romanticizing Alcohol

Written by enlightened solutions on January 31, 2018. Posted in Alcoholism, Drugs & Alcohol. Leave a Comment

When people find themselves sobering up, it’s almost impossible not to have any temptations. Depending on which state people live in, there can be alcohol at every corner and sprawled throughout stores. Americans love their alcohol and love a good party. For someone with addiction, there’s already any old reason to drink, but there is a massive amount of help by advertisers and traditions that pile on top. It’s no wonder alcohol has taken such a large role in our society.

Perhaps in the “glory days,” someone might be able to handle the bad habit, but things had clearly progressed to complete destruction by alcohol and/or drugs. However, there will forever be the chase of that first high, that first numbing feeling, the happiest moment to date. Therefore the mind constantly tell the person they can do it! They can drink or use like a gentleman! Just keep trying! The person must keep in mind the consequences while staying spiritually fit to ward off the minds justifications. After all, it might start off fun, but the person will never know where it can be taken. It’s a gamble and it’s dangerous.

People with addiction and/or alcoholism must take it day by day. It’s too overwhelming to commit to forever at that time. As long as the person stays sober that day, its progression. It can become too much to think about the loss of the relief produced by the substance, for an entire lifetime. This is when the tools tools learned in treatment and therapy should be utilized. There are ways out of these mind games. It helps to think the situation all the way through. The drink or drug might sound good at the moment, but then what? By attending 12-step meetings and focusing on spirituality, there will be more consistent focus on living sober and staying connected to God. Soon life’s highs will be associated with running towards the beauty of life, rather than running away from uncomfortable feelings and into the bottle.

Enlightened Solutions offers a clinical, holistic and 12-step approach to the road to recovery. If you’re struggling with addiction and/or mental illness, our program is specialized in dual-diagnosis treatments. Don’t hesitate and call today: 833-801-5483.

How To Find a Treatment Center

Written by enlightened solutions on January 29, 2018. Posted in 12 Step Program, Drugs & Alcohol. Leave a Comment

Right now there are treatment centers popping up across the country. Before choosing a facility, there should be certain questions asked about the program first. Often times, it’s a good idea to get the person who’s struggling out of the location he/she had been while in the behavior. First, the person must detox from the substances used. This is crucial because there can be serious problems that arise out of the withdrawal period. Some treatment centers offer this and some will require it happen before entering the facility. There are both inpatient and outpatient treatment as options, and there might be an assessment to find which is right for them.

If the person is struggling with both addiction and mental health, a dual-diagnosis center would be the best fit. Here there will be the ability to incorporate both issues to find the best solution. There are gender-specific centers, which allow for less distraction and more focus on the issue at hand. This might have more of an effect on some more than others. Additionally, it’s important to look at the criteria of the treatment plan. There are some programs that incorporate the 12-steps and some that don’t. There are more clinical rehabs and some more holistic. Some have a combination of different factors to get through to patients in unique ways. The person might want to look at the different kinds of therapy the rehab offers. This being said, it’s important for people to stay open-minded in the process.

At this point, perspective patients will want to look at their insurance plan’s coverage. There may be the option to pay with cash also. However, if insurance is the only option, the insurance company will have the final say and approval. Sometimes the insurance company will be able to cover a portion of the bill and sometimes they would be able to pay the bill in full. This can be the most frustrating part of it all, but once this part has been taken care of its as smooth sailing as early recovery can get. All there is to do now is take it all in, and stay on the path to recovery!

If you are seeking transformation and looking for a dual-diagnosis treatment, our facility’s amazing program could be the answer you’ve been searching for! Enlightened Solutions offers a clinical, holistic and 12-step approach for the addiction recovery process. For more information call today: 833-801-5483.

What You Get From Attending a Support Group

Written by enlightened solutions on January 25, 2018. Posted in 12 Step Program, Addiction Recovery. Leave a Comment

After a person goes through detox for a drug or alcohol addiction, he or she can enter a treatment program and start the recovery process. Recovery is a life-long journey and it takes a lot of hard work and determination for an individual to stay substance-free. Adjusting to a new lifestyle is very challenging, especially for the first several months of recovery.

When your loved one has a drug or alcohol addiction, he or she goes through many physical and mental changes. While they are using, his or her body becomes physically dependent on the substances. They can experience a variety of emotions like depression and anxiety. When the drug or alcohol use stops, withdrawals can make staying sober extremely painful and difficult.

Family and friends are affected by a loved one’s addiction. Trust is broken and relationships become damaged. During and after treatment, your loved one should go to support groups to cope with a substance-free lifestyle. Support groups are very important for you and your loved one. When you go to support groups, you show your loved one how much you care about him or her. Also, you are able to share your experience with others in similar situations and listen to other people share their struggles with their loved one’s addiction.

Support groups are a great resource and let you know that you are not alone. Many people in support groups can help you through difficult times. The recovery process is hard for the person who is addicted to drugs or alcohol as well as family and friends. Everyone affected by drug or alcohol addiction needs time to heal and relationships to mend.

A support group will allow you to find other people with problems similar to yours. They might offer practical advice to help you cope. When you attend regularly, you will gain a sense of empowerment and control and develop a clear understanding of what to expect. Attending a support group will help to reduce distress, depression, and fatigue. In addition, you will be able to talk honestly and openly about your feelings without judgment or feeling isolated.

Support groups are beneficial to everyone affected by drug or alcohol addiction. Attending a support group is essential to the recovery process for you and your loved one.

Treatment is the beginning of a beautiful journey of healing, transformation, discovery, and more. Enlightened Recovery Solutions offers partial care programs for substance abuse and co-occurring disorders, bringing together a harmonious balance of clinical, holistic, and 12-step philosophy. Call 833-801-5483 today for information.

The Difference in Snorting, Injecting, Inhaling or Swallowing a Drug

Written by enlightened solutions on January 24, 2018. Posted in Addiction, Drugs & Alcohol. Leave a Comment

Drugs can have different effects on each person who abuses them. The type of drug, the duration of use, and amount are factors in each person’s experience. Some drugs are snorted, injected, inhaled, or swallowed. The method of how the drug is administered affects the way it is absorbed into a person’s body. Some ways of using the drug will go to a person’s brain faster and the euphoric effects will last longer. Any method that is used can lead to physical health problems, overdose, or early death.

How fast a drug reaches the brain influences a person’s addiction. The amount of the drug used is another factor in addiction. Inhaling a drug takes seconds to reach the person’s brain. Marijuana is one of the drugs that can be inhaled or ingested. When a person smokes marijuana, the effects of dopamine in the brain are felt within seconds. Cannabis can be baked into brownies or cookies. By using this method, the drug takes a while to reach the brain, but the high lasts longer. Marijuana can be addictive and can lead to lung infections. A person will experience mild withdrawal symptoms when he or she stops using the drug.

Cocaine is a drug that can be snorted, smoked, or injected and is very addictive. While cocaine is usually snorted, injecting and smoking are the ways to reach an intense high faster. A cheaper form of cocaine called crack is often smoked. People in New Jersey who abuse cocaine or crack are at risk of overdose, health issues, and death.

Heroin is an opioid that is snorted or injected. When heroin is snorted, the effects of the drug take up to 15 minutes for a person to feel the high. Snorting heroin can result in nasal problems and damages. When heroin is injected intravenously, the effects are felt immediately. People who use heroin quickly build a tolerance to the drug and need to take more of it, more frequently. People who use heroin are at high risk of overdose or death.

Drugs are harmful and can lead to brain damage, overdose, or death. There is no better way to use a drug than to not use at all.

Should People Share Painkiller Medication?

Written by enlightened solutions on January 19, 2018. Posted in Addiction, Drugs & Alcohol. Leave a Comment

Painkillers are highly addictive opioids and are prescribed by a physician to an individual for pain management. Prescription medication should never be shared with other people including family or friends. Sharing your pain medication with other people is illegal. Giving someone else your medication can be fatal, and you would be responsible. When a physician prescribes painkillers to a person, the medication needs to be taken as directed.

Opioid abuse has dramatically increased and resulted in a national opioid crisis. Opioid abuse is causing many overdoses and deaths nationwide. The use of painkillers is greater than ever and causes people to develop a dependency or addiction when misused. Many people with addictions to potent opioids such as heroin, fentanyl, or morphine started their dependency by abusing painkiller medications.

Heroin, fentanyl, and morphine are powerful opioids that can be cheaper, more intense, and more available on the street than painkiller medications, which need a prescription from a physician. People will go to the extent of stealing painkillers for their own use or sell them. A person with an opioid addiction can go through intense withdrawal symptoms when he or she discontinues using the drug. This discomfort and pain influences him or her to relieve the withdrawals and get their fix.

A person should never share his or her painkiller medication. The alarming rise in opioid-related overdoses and deaths is fueled by painkiller abuse. People sharing painkiller medication are unintentionally contributing to the national opioid crisis. People who do not have a prescription for the opioid medication can easily become dependent on the drug for their own use or sell the drug to get more intense drugs.

If you give a person your painkillers, repeated use can lead to his or her death and other health complications. When a person takes your painkillers, the medication could interact negatively with his or her physical or mental condition. Also, if he or she is taking other medications, the use of painkillers can react in a harmful way. The pain medication is prescribed specifically for your condition. Giving someone else the medication can have adverse effects on their health or be the wrong dose for them.

Someone else who takes your painkillers may be getting more from other people. He or she can accidentally overdose, increase harmful health conditions, or die. A medical professional should always monitor pain medication. With the rise in opioid addiction, you can save someone’s life by not sharing your painkiller medication.

Recovery begins with you. You have to make the decision, now, to call and ask for help, get to treatment, and start a transformational, life-changing journey. The power to heal is yours. Let Enlightened Recovery Solutions show you the path of holistic treatment, bringing together the best practices of evidence-based clinical care, proven alternative healing practices, and trusted 12-step philosophy. Call 833-801-5483 today for information on our partial care programs.

Making Lifestyle Changes

Written by enlightened solutions on January 17, 2018. Posted in Healthy Living, Sober Living. Leave a Comment

Making lifestyle changes during treatment will contribute to the success of your recovery. When you decide it is time to get help for your drug or alcohol problem, you need to make a lot of adjustments in your life. Living substance-free will liberate you from the grip of addiction and allow you to enjoy everything that life has to offer.

During treatment, you will receive guidance and advice from therapists and counselors who really want to help you get better. Very often, these compassionate professionals have gone through treatment and are recovering from a substance addiction so they understand what you are going through.

Lifestyle changes are necessary to maintain a successful recovery. Friends or people you know who are associated with your drug or alcohol use need to be avoided. By going to group therapy, you will develop new sober friendships with people who will be supportive and encourage you through recovery. People in group therapy want to live substance-free and can help you during challenging times when cravings are intense. Drugs and alcohol are not needed to have fun, healthy relationships.

When you are in recovery and free of toxic substances, you will learn a lot about yourself. Drugs and alcohol once controlled you, but now you can discover your interests in healthy activities. There will be more time to spend with family and participate in family events or get-togethers.

Keep going to group therapy and stay in contact with a sponsor or someone who is sober and can help you when you are in a situation that can lead to relapse.

Staying away from drugs or alcohol will give you more time to develop interests in new activities. The time once spent on using toxic substances will allow you to focus on things you can do. It is easier to relapse when there is a lot of time doing nothing. Boredom can influence you to take drugs or drink because there is more time to think about using again.

Keep a journal and write daily. Write about your feelings, temptations, mood, and success. By writing, you can refer back to how you felt or what made you feel like using. Also, you can go back and see how far you have come in recovery, which will encourage you to stay sober. Staying sober can be very difficult, but is possible and you will be healthier, happier, and enjoy more in life when living substance-free.

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