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Is the CEO Brain More Susceptible to Addiction?

By ExecuCare Team on June 17, 2015 / Addiction/ Substance Abuse / Comments Off

Does being a high-powered, successful professional make your brain more susceptible to addiction?

It just might. Recent research shows that not only might the CEO brain be more susceptible to drug or alcohol abuse, but the environment of a high-powered professional also lends itself to putting someone at risk for substance abuse. High stress, long hours, lack of sleep, eat and run, little time for exercise, self-care or relaxation, all might put extra strain on a brain that could already be pre-disposed to addiction. And on top of that, add a business culture of drinks and parties and you have an environment that is perfect for drug or alcohol use to get out of control. Read more →

5 Steps to Help End Substance Abuse and Get You Back on Track

By ExecuCare Team on May 30, 2015 / Addiction/ Substance Abuse / Comments Off

Are you ready to get your life back on track? Here are five steps to help end substance abuse.

Let’s take a quick look at the stats. In 2013 only 11% of 22.7 Americans who needed drug or alcohol treatment, got it (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration). Many avoiding it by choice and because of the difficulties that come with finding the right option. Yet, nobody’s drug or alcohol problem goes away on its own. From 1999 to 2013, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the death rate from overdoses more than doubled (most of them from opiates). According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, more than two million Americans abuse prescription painkillers. In 2012, physicians wrote 259 million prescriptions for pain killers. This is enough to give a bottle of pills to every adult in the USA. Read more →

Is Flakka Worst than Meth? Wait, What is Flakka?

By ExecuCare Team on May 26, 2015 / Addiction/ Substance Abuse / Comments Off

Weird crimes in Florida have a lot of people asking, what is Flakka?

Flakka is the latest, designer synthetic drug. It’s a man-made, powder stimulant (alpha-pyrrolidinopentiophenone) that can be vaped, snorted, eaten or smoked. The reported effects, similar to stories associated with bath salts, are murderous rage, violence and paranoia. The drug has been around for about a decade, but has recently gained popularity, especially Florida, Alabama, Texas and Mississippi. Will it hit Georgia? Read more →

Is Sleep a Prevention Tool?

By ExecuCare Team on May 20, 2015 / Prevention / Comments Off

Why healthy sleep habits are an important addiction prevention tool.

Is sleep a prevention tool against addiction? A new study in the journal Alcoholism: Clinical and Experimental Research has found that 27 percent of school-age children and 45 percent of teens don’t get enough sleep. Either from school work, extracurricular activities, stress, and/or diagnosed forms of insomnia. And the study found that teens with sleep issues were more like to have drinking problems later on in life. Alarmingly, more and more teens are being prescribed sleeping pills, which can bring about a cascade of other problems (such as headaches, daytime drowsiness, and even dependence), often times without fully addressing the initial sleep problem. Read more →

Mental Illness and Substance Abuse: What Does Dual Diagnosis Mean?

By ExecuCare Team on May 15, 2015 / Mental Health and Substance Abuse / Comments Off

What’s the relationship between mental illness and substance abuse? Who’s at risk? What’s the treatment?

A dual diagnosis is when someone has co-existing or co-occurring problems with mental illness and drugs/alcohol. The relationship between substance abuse and mental illness is complex and getting the right treatment can be more complicated than each condition alone. But it is important to know that this is a common problem: many people who struggle with substance abuse also struggle with a mental illness and vice versa. Read more →

6 Steps to Strengthen Your Recovery

By ExecuCare Team on April 30, 2015 / Recovery / Comments Off

Help strengthen your recovery with these simple steps.

Addiction recovery is an ongoing process that doesn’t end when your initial treatment is complete. Practicing self-care is crucial to making sure that your recovery continues on the right path. Small changes in our every day lives can have a huge impact on our overall health and wellbeing. Here are six, sustainable steps to strengthen your recovery:

Step One: Get Moving. Find ways to be active that you enjoy and do them on a regular basis. Exercise is such a key element in keeping your brain healthy and your recovery strong. There are so many benefits to exercising, such as reducing stress, managing weight, improving brainpower, and more.

Step Two: Eat Right. Your diet can have a huge impact on your mental and physical health. Try to avoid crash diets that can leave your body feeling unsupported and aim for a diet of balance and moderation. Try to eat fresh fruits and vegetables and rule out any food allergies that might cause any unnecessary strain on your body. Read more →

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