Recovery Blog
Stonegate Center’s recovery blog covers everything you need to know about drug and alcohol addiction, mental health, addiction treatments, recovery and sober living.
Are There Important Gender Differences in Addiction?
Addiction is not a problem exclusive to either males or females. After all, at least 24.6 million Americans report some level of substance abuse, and those figures are not exclusive to either gender. But, there is an increasing recognition that addiction may affect...
Does Adderall Stunt Creativity?
Prescription stimulants like Adderall® and Ritalin® have long been used to improve performance. But not until recently has their use skyrocketed. First synthesized in 1940s as a treatment for fatigue and depression, these drugs are now commonplace across college...
What Happens When You Get a DWI in Texas?
In 2017, at least 13,000 people were involved in alcohol-related crashes in Texas. For many of those involved in the crashes, it was their first time. Unfortunately, for 521 others, it was their last time. The simple truth that these stats show is that whether you are...
Gender Differences in Substance Abuse Treatment
The treatment and recovery community must evolve to meet the needs of 21st century women. The social distance between men and women in today’s society is ever-shrinking. An increasing number of women are employed full-time, and strides are being made to treat women as...
Healthcare: Changes on the Horizon for Addiction Treatment Insurance Coverage
I have had the pleasure of working in the healthcare industry for the past 11 years and have seen many changes throughout my career – some good, some bad. These changes, often driven by Medicaid funding, may dictate how much your insurance provider pays for drug and...
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