Author: Sana Lake

Sana Lake Recovery Center is a Joint Commission Accredited addiction treatment program. We offer a safe and trustworthy facility for people struggling with substance abuse.

What Occurs During Benzo Withdrawal Treatment

Benzodiazepine And How They Work Benzodiazepine, or “benzo”, is a psychoactive drug and falls under the category of tranquilizers. They are sold under many different brand names, some of the most popular ones being Valium and Xanax.  More specifically, they are nervous system depressants, meaning they help people “calm down”, “slow down”, or “relax”. It […]

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7 Arguments for the Importance of Nature to Addiction Recovery

Overcoming an addiction is a difficult experience. Victims of addiction face hardships that extend beyond the addiction itself, impacting mental and physical health. But one abundant force has the power to aid in recovery, providing support for the individual that furthers the healing process. And it’s something we have plenty of nature. Increase your chances […]

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Rebuilding Your Social Life: How to Find Sober Friends After Rehab

Addiction is a chronic disease that affects over 23 million Americans. Like many other chronic diseases, addiction can be treated but not cured. Following a treatment program or rehab, it's up to you to manage your recovery and avoid the triggers that fueled your addiction. When you're new to recovery, finding sober friends is an important part of that management. And the first [...]
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Xanax Withdrawal Symptoms: The Complete List You Need

Xanax, also known by the generic name Alprazolam, is a widely prescribed benzodiazepine. It is the most widely prescribed psychiatric drug in the United States with about one prescription written every second.That means that Xanax is widely available and easily attainable for many. While it does have legitimate uses, it's highly addictive and often abused.If [...]
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