Treating an addiction to drugs or alcohol can be challenging, but recovery is possible with the right treatment. Addiction can be both physical and psychological. Treating only the physical aspect of the addiction won’t address the psychological triggers that compel the person to keep abusing drugs. In order to achieve recovery from addiction, it’s important…
Destinations to Recovery has created this new Chef’s Corner, where parents can find healthy recipes for their hungry teens that are recovering from addiction. Check out this week’s recipe below: Marinated Halibut on Watercress and Fennel Salad For Fish 2 tbsp golden raisin ½ cup cider vinegar + 2 tbsp sugar 1 medium red onion,…
Teens who suffer from attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are prone to substance use disorder (SUD). With substance abuse rates at 13% and 21% in girls and boys respectively, being aware of the dangers of SUD is important. The occurrence of co-morbid disorders, such as ADHD and SUD, can make treatment challenging. Treating adolescents with…
Destinations to Recovery is starting our very own Chef’s Corner, a place where parents can find healthy recipes for their hungry teens. This week’s recipe is the tantalizing spicy grilled shrimp wraps. Things you’ll need for spicy grilled shrimp wraps: 1-2 lbs of uncooked shrimp, peeled 2 cloves of garlic, pressed 1 tsp of sea…
If a teenager in your life is struggling with drug abuse, taking action now can address this abuse and get them back on track. Teens have unique treatment needs and those designed for adults are not always effective. Behavioral therapies help with recovery when they have been modified to better suit the unique situation of…
Overcoming an addiction can seem like a scary and difficult process if you don’t have the right tools by your side. While a willingness to change is always the first step, you need to understand the nature of addiction in order to avoid making the same mistakes time and time again. Learning how to say…
At Destinations to Recovery we believe that proper nutrition and hydration are essential to the healing process. We find that proper nutrition helps restore physical and mental health and often improves the chance of recovery in our clients who suffer from substance abuse and mental health issues. Teens who suffer from substance abuse are more…
You probably know someone who has been affected by drugs, directly or indirectly. The most commonly used and abused drug is alcohol. Alcohol-related automobile accidents are the second leading cause of teen death in the United States. The most commonly used drug worldwide is marijuana. According to a United Nations 2008 World Drug Report, about…