by Aspire | Sep 9, 2022 | Addiction and Substance Abuse, Adolescents, Aspire, Behavioral Health
Coping with Survivor’s Guilt After a Drug-Related Overdose Currently, drug overdose is the leading cause of injury-related death in the United States according to the Centers for Disease Control, and even surpasses all other causes of death for ages 18 to 45. When... 
by Aspire | Aug 24, 2022 | Addiction and Substance Abuse, Adults, Aspire, Behavioral Health
Who Needs to Carry Narcan? The news is full of stories about the number of people in our country dying from opioid overdoses. Drug overdoses are the leading cause of accidental death in the U.S., the most common from fentanyl and other synthetic opioids. Over 150... 
by Aspire | Aug 12, 2022 | Addiction and Substance Abuse, Adolescents, Adults, Aspire
5 Denials of a Person with Substance Use Disorder One of the key characteristics of a substance use disorder is denial. Many people with substance use disorders live in a world of denial, believing that they are the one in control, regardless of the fact that their... 
by Aspire | Jul 28, 2022 | Addiction and Substance Abuse, Adults, Aspire, Behavioral Health
Warning Signs of Relapse While Aspire Counseling Services has lower rates of relapse than many other substance use treatment facilities, we realize that rates of relapse are significantly high, between 40%-60% according to the National institute of Health. Relapse is... 
by Aspire | Jul 15, 2022 | Addiction and Substance Abuse, Adults, Aspire, Behavioral Health
My New Normal After completing addiction treatment at Aspire Counseling Services you will likely feel a wide variety of emotions, from relief, pride, and excitement, to nervousness, worry, and even fear of what your new normal will look like. It is crucial to... 
by Aspire | Jun 30, 2022 | Addiction and Substance Abuse, Adolescents, Adults, Aspire, Behavioral Health
Keeping Your Teen Safe This Summer Summer offers a lot of free time opportunity for teenagers, something they treasure! However, for parents there is a valid concern of how to protect their teen’s heath and wellness. Aspire Counseling Services offers some tips for...