Vertava Health of Texas Blog
Our blog offers information on addiction-related issues and topics for recovering individuals and their loved ones. Here, you can seek information about substances of abuse, side effects, treatment, current medications, therapy, inpatient programs and more.
Having a Child in Recovery: How to Support an Adult Child in Addiction Recovery
Being a parent isn’t easy, but when you have a child who struggles with addiction, it becomes even harder. Even after you get your child...
Jan 5, 2021
Read MoreThe Best New Year’s Eve Mocktails
New Year’s Eve has a big party reputation. People go to lavish gatherings, pop champagne, and often wake up the next morning hungover....
Dec 18, 2020
Read MoreThe Benefits of Volunteering in Recovery
It is common for people struggling with addiction to put drugs and alcohol above everything else. With this type of prioritization, it...
Dec 3, 2020
Read MoreWhat Does Fentanyl Look Like?
What Is Fentanyl? Fentanyl was developed in Europe by the medical community for pain management but has become so much more than its...
Nov 27, 2020
Read MoreAlcohol And Cocaine Can Implode A Person’s Life
For someone used to the party scene, if they’ve seen it once, they’ve seen the following scene played out a thousand times. You’ve...
Nov 26, 2020
Read MoreHow Addictive Is Cocaine?
Substance use occurs when an illicit drug is consumed into the body. But what exactly does addiction mean in medical terms? What Is An...
Nov 16, 2020
Read MoreThe Holidays & Recovery: Creating a Holiday Relapse Prevention Plan
Even though the holiday season can be a fun and exciting time, it can also be stressful and overwhelming. Especially for someone who...
Nov 12, 2020
Read MoreHow Long Does A Meth High Last?
As the old adage states: what goes up, must come down. If you or your loved one has forgotten normal enjoyment of activities in pursuit of...
Nov 11, 2020
Read MoreHow Long Does Meth Stay In Your System?
I tried meth once, out of curiosity more than anything else. It was actually a pinkish hue. That surprised me since I just had assumed all...
Nov 10, 2020
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