While many of us understand what substance abuse or substance use disorder entails (i.e., abusing drugs or alcohol), we may not understand what is polysubstance abuse. Also, there may be various definitions of polysubstance abuse. Thus, to find the right addiction treatment, it’s important to understand what polysubstance abuse entails. Springfield Wellness Center has the…
A popular online public health resource asserts that the beginning of the wine mom culture started in 2009. The wine mom culture has affected every facet of this country. It is trending in social media because it is a product of social media, according to the MPHonline. The wine mom culture has encroached upon your…
Relapse is a return to drug or alcohol use after you’ve achieved sobriety for a time. You are the greatest obstacle in preventing your relapse. Our staff wants you to understand the power you have in staying clean and sober. However, we can only foster what you bring to the table. At the end of…
If you’re struggling with depression, you might find that you turn to alcohol to reduce your depressive feelings. Unfortunately, that can become a vicious circle because alcohol is a depressant that can make you feel worse. Then that leads to more drinking, and before you know it, you’ve found yourself in a problem situation with…
If you or a loved one is struggling with alcohol abuse, then you’ll be familiar with the effects of withdrawal. Often, the intensity of withdrawal symptoms keeps individuals from seeking the help they need to overcome alcohol use disorder. Symptoms can range from persistent discomfort to extreme pain. Unfortunately, when someone is dependent or addicted…
It’s estimated that 14.4 million people over the age of 18 have an alcohol use disorder in the U.S. Just 7.9 percent of them received treatment in the previous year, according to statistics from 2018 by the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism. It’s hard to admit, but when you see the signs of…
Drug addiction is a phenomenon that affects millions of Americans and their families each year. Many difficulties arise in the form of prescription drug abuse as well as the misuse of illegal substances and alcohol. Sadly, only a very small percentage of addicted individuals seek professional treatment, choosing rather to suffer alone or attempt self-treatment.…
Springfield Wellness Center’s marijuana and education programs can give you the tools and resources you need to recover from addiction. This is especially important if you have a strong addiction to marijuana that has taken complete control of your life. Many marijuana users have gotten so used to the effects of marijuana they don’t realize…
If your loved one wanted to stop using drugs, he or she would just stop using, right? This is a common misconception that many families have. Many people with drug addiction want to stop using and stop the chemical dependency they have. Yet, they have no ability to physically stop using drugs and alcohol, even…
If you want to see true recovery from addiction, it’s very important to get the right kind of treatment. A program that will help you is one that you can trust in and rely on. The same is true with the facility, and at Springfield Wellness Center we want to help you with your recovery…