by Evolve Indy | Oct 27, 2021 | Alcohol Treatment, Blog, Drug Treatment
Many do not realize that substance use disorders and mental health disorders often intersect. It is pretty common. Those who struggle with depression, anxiety, PTSD, and other mental health disorders often turn to alcohol and drugs as a way to self-medicate their...
by Evolve Indy | Oct 19, 2021 | Alcohol Treatment, Drug Treatment
Addiction is a heartbreaking disease that is misunderstood by many. The myths about drug addiction only add to the stigma and often stop addicts from getting the help that they so desperately need. Of all of the myths about addiction, the most damaging may be that...
by Evolve Indy | Oct 6, 2021 | Alcohol Treatment
Once thought to be a powerful and safe solution to treating pain, opioids are now known as the cause of an addiction crisis that will take decades to solve. With over one hundred people in the United States overdosing on opioids every day, the opioid crisis is a...
by Evolve Indy | Sep 23, 2021 | Alcohol Treatment, Drug Treatment
Navigating addiction on its own is challenging enough, and so is navigating relationships. However, putting them together can be very overwhelming. Perhaps you and your significant other are both struggling with addiction. Maybe you or your partner are abusing drugs...
by Evolve Indy | Sep 21, 2021 | Alcohol Treatment, Drug Treatment
It’s hard to believe that there was a time when society viewed alcoholism and addiction as nothing more than a moral failing, but it is true. Researchers now know that addiction and alcoholism are complex chronic diseases that have little to do with morality. Instead,...
by Evolve Indy | Sep 9, 2021 | Alcohol Treatment, Blog, Drug Treatment
It is impossible to talk about recovery without talking about relapse. Addiction is a chronic disease, and, just like other chronic diseases, relapse is a part of the disease. For example, when an individual is diagnosed with diabetes, asthma, or high blood pressure,...
