Experience Recovery Blog

It’s not uncommon for those who struggle with addiction to also have related mental health disorders. For example, someone who’s dealing with alcoholism might also struggle with depression, anxiety, or PTSD.

One of the key tenants of addiction treatment is that all people are different—and thus, what works in one person’s case may not work as well for someone else. That’s why addiction treatment centers, like Experience Recovery,

Addiction rehab comes in many forms—and as you pursue recovery, it’s important to choose the treatment method that best fits your needs.

When we talk about addiction triggers, it is a common misconception that quitting drugs or drinking is just a matter of stopping. People think: “What’s the big deal? Just don’t put drugs or alcohol in your body, and move on with your life!”

American addiction centers have been fighting an uphill battle to retain patients for the treatment of meth addiction. Crystal meth and other methamphetamines are potent chemicals that were first synthesized as a treatment to a variety of disorders. Because of the addictive nature of methamphetamines, and the severe side-effects, these drugs are strictly regulated. According to drugpolicy.org they are mostly outlawed in the US except for a few prescriptions for targeted disorders, such as Adderall for ADHD and Narcolepsy.