Stimulants are a classification of substances that speed up your brain’s average activity level. As strange as it may sound, this increased level of activity can actually ease feelings of anxiety. This helps explain why stimulants are used in the treatment of ADHD. However, stimulants may also have the opposite effect on your anxious feelings.…
Seeking professional drug detox for the withdrawal process is easier and less uncomfortable for those who may experience withdrawal. It consists of going to a hospital or detoxification clinic and seeking support through the length of the most severe withdrawal symptoms. At Springfield Wellness Center, we provide NAD+ treatment to help patients through the worst…
Drug cravings can happen to many people who are using drugs and alcohol consistently. When addiction cravings occur, that generally means a person is facing dependence on a drug. That’s a dangerous situation that requires treatment as soon as possible. Benzo addiction, illicit drug use, alcoholism, and others can cause these drug cravings. Let Springfield…
The COVID pandemic has changed many things in the world around you. For those with drug and alcohol addiction, it’s created more risk and many more challenges for your physical and mental wellbeing. It’s time to get help. Rehab is available to you during this time, and right now may be the best time for…
You see the warning signs of addiction in your spouse. You know he or she must get help now before things worsen. However, you have no idea how to tell this person that they need help in addiction therapy. Your family means everything to you, and our team can help. At Springfield Wellness Center, we…
Is fear (or shame) keeping you from getting help for your substance use? We understand your dilemma and are here to help If you’re a high-functioning person with a substance use dependency, you may be reluctant to seek treatment for fear of missing too much work—and perhaps thereby making your condition publicly known. If that’s…
National Recovery Month is a time to look back, see what you have been through, and then to celebrate where you are on this journey. Addiction recovery is a long path, but one that can offer incredible outcomes for the men and women who travel it. This month, find a few sober activities to experience…
September is Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Awareness month. This is a time to reach out to family and friends to teach them about the dangers of drinking alcohol during pregnancy. If you are using alcohol and are pregnant, recognize the risks and dangers of doing so. Then, reach out to a team that can help you…
National Recovery Month is a time to look at what you can do to help others on the path of wellness and recovery. This is a time to step forward, if you feel you can, to tell others what you’ve accomplished in your recovery, allowing them to see what they can do, too. Because addiction…
Everyone needs to beware of the dangers of mixing substances. Doing so can lead to serious medical issues aside from addiction. Polydrug abuse is the act of taking more than one drug at a time. This is quite dangerous for many reasons. However, the two most common problems are blatant: drug treatment is more complex,…