At Prosperity Haven, we believe one of the best ways to fight addiction is by understanding your opponent. That’s why we’re committed to educating our community and providing resources so that you can arm yourself against substance abuse with knowledge. Our blog features articles on various topics related to addiction recovery, behavioral health, substance abuse treatment strategies, tools and techniques, support systems, and much more.
Work Stress and Substance Abuse
MANAGING WORK STRESS DURING SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT September 26, 2020 Prosperity Haven Addiction Treatment At Prosperity Haven, we understand that stress at work is common: even if you absolutely love your job, work stress may be inevitable. Unfortunately, we’ve seen work stress cause people to turn to substance abuse as a way to solve their problems. But the relief provided by substances is fleeting, and this method of coping creates new problems that threaten their livelihoods, relationships, and health. If …
Cocaine Abuse Statistics
COCAINE ABUSE STATISTICS: HOW MANY PEOPLE ABUSE COCAINE? September 26, 2020 Prosperity Haven Addiction Treatment Drug abuse rates increased dramatically in 2020, in large part due to the stress and isolation of the COVID-19 pandemic, which presented new and difficult challenges for many people struggling with cocaine addiction and other substance abuse disorders. From March to May 2020 alone, there was a 10% increase in cocaine usage across the United States. [1] Research from 2016 estimated that nearly 2 million …
Breaking Down Addiction Stigma
BREAKING DOWN THE STIGMA OF ADDICTION IN CLEVELAND September 26, 2020 Prosperity Haven Addiction Treatment Anyone, from any and all walks of life, can suffer from addiction. Over the years, we’ve come to understand that this is one of the main reasons why addiction is so difficult to prevent. There are risk factors, but ultimately, it can affect anyone when they least expect it. But society still tends to have a negative outlook on a person who is suffering from …
Steps of Alcohol Withdrawal
A STEP-BY-STEP ACCOUNT OF ALCHOHOL WITHDRAWAL September 26, 2020 Prosperity Haven Addiction Treatment Alcohol withdrawal isn’t the same for everyone, but it’s known for distinct phases and common symptoms that can be easily identified. It can also be dangerous, especially when the process of getting clean isn’t done under the supervision of a professional alcohol addiction treatment team. At Prosperity Haven, we want people struggling with alcohol addiction and their loved ones to know what they’re up against with alcohol withdrawal. Here’s a timeline of what to expect while your body is adjusting to becoming sober. How Long Does …
Kava and Kratom
KRATOM AND KAVA ADDICTION TREATMENT IN CLEVELAND, OH September 26, 2020 Prosperity Haven Addiction Treatment At Prosperity Haven, we believe that every form of addiction deserves an individualized treatment plan, even the lesser known varieties. That’s why we make a point to broaden our understanding of less common – yet still potentially addictive – substances, because it allows to incorporate new information into the treatment that we offer. Two unusual drug worth exploring are kratom and kava, which are naturally …
Addiction and Relationships
HOW DRUG AND ALCOHOL ADDICTION AFFECTS RELATIONSHIPS September 26, 2020 Prosperity Haven Addiction Treatment Addiction affects relationships in ways that are long-lasting, difficult to fix, and unique to each individual. The lies, anger, co-dependence, and other negative impacts that come from a substance use disorder can change every interpersonal dynamic in an addicted person’s life. So how does addiction affect others who care so much about their loved one? This can be a tricky question to answer, since everyone has …
