Author name: Stephanie Ballard PhD, LPCC, CADC

The Complications and Treatment Options for Pregnant Users of Heroin

Drug Addiction /
The rising use of opiates in the United States has posed a problem for women who are pregnant as well. The number of pregnant women using heroin has gone upward which can have serious complications for both mother and baby. Treatments for the condition of pregnancy along with heroin use are challenging but worth considering [...]

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What to Know About the Risks Behind Energy Drinks

Drug Addiction /
Up to one-half of young adults regularly use energy drinks. It is rarely mentioned in research around energy drinks but consuming them daily or using the shots of caffeine can lead to addiction. Addiction to caffeine can be challenging for people who develop tolerance and no longer get the ‘energy boosting effects’ boasted about by

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The Truth About Smoking Vicodin

Drug Addiction /
Smoking Vicodin—crushing and inhaling the prescription opioid—bypasses its intended slow-release design, delivering a dangerous, rapid high. While less effective than oral use, this method dramatically increases risks like lung damage, rapid addiction, and fatal overdose due to uncontrolled dosing. The truth? There’s no safe way to abuse Vicodin. If you or a loved one is misusing Vicodin, prescription

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These 5 Valuable Alternative Therapies Can Propel Recovery

Addiction Recovery /
Alternative therapies for recovery are not necessarily out of the ‘mainstream’ as much as they used to be. These days, therapists and treatment centers often provide an array of therapies to supplement traditional approaches through integrated therapy services such as yoga, water therapy, meditation, and many more. There is some controversy about their overall benefits,

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Learn About Long Term Cannabis Use and Motivation

Drug Addiction /
Chronic cannabis use may reduce motivation by altering dopamine levels in the brain—especially in individuals who start using at a young age. Known as amotivational syndrome, this condition can affect ambition, goal setting, and emotional wellness. At Cypress Lake Recovery, we treat marijuana abuse and the underlying mental health and behavioral impacts of cannabis addiction

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The Challenge of Romantic Relationships in Recovery

Addiction Recovery /
People new in recovery often struggle with relationships. It is a common challenge facing people in recovery but it is an obstacle easily overcome with some support. Common advice in recovery revolves around waiting to be involved in romantic relationships for at least one year, maybe longer, once sobriety begins after recovery. Relationships can succeed

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