Pecan Haven Blog

Opioid addiction is a serious issue that affects millions of people worldwide. Unfortunately, it’s highly likely that you or someone you know has experienced this issue, either personally or through a loved one. If someone you know is struggling with an opioid...

If you or a loved one are working to make a change in your lives and stop drinking, you should be aware of the realities of alcohol withdrawal. Alcohol withdrawal is a serious condition that can occur in people who have been drinking heavily for an extended period of...

Sleep is an incredibly important part of our lives. Typically, we spend about one-third of our lives asleep– which is a good thing, considering that our bodies need to rest, repair, and recharge every night. If you’ve ever experienced insomnia or other sleep problems,...

We all know that addiction has serious negative effects on the brain and body. It can affect your memory and focus long-term, plus put you at increased risk of mental health problems like depression, anxiety, or psychosis. But when it comes to addiction, that’s only...

You’d be hard-pressed to find someone who isn’t aware that drugs are bad for your body and can have devastating effects on your life. From childhood, we’re all inundated with anti-drug campaigns that show the negative impact that drugs and alcohol can have on a...

Millions of adults in the United States currently struggle with depression. Even though this mental illness is extremely common, it’s still stigmatized today– which means that plenty of people don’t take it seriously, even dismissing their own symptoms to avoid...

Chances are pretty good that you know someone who has struggled, or is currently struggling, with addiction. Millions of people in the United States alone abuse substances– and the numbers are seemingly only increasing. Dealing with addiction is very difficult, and...

For most of us, life can be pretty stressful. Trying to maintain healthy relationships and an active social life, plus a career (or multiple jobs), plus caring for a family– it can all add up very quickly, leaving us overwhelmed and exhausted.How does stress affect...

By nature, humans are social creatures. We need one another, and we need our communities. Unfortunately, the way we show up in, and react to, our personal relationships is often a direct reflection of the relationships we had during our formative years. Relationships...

Life is stressful for pretty much everybody. With the cost of living rising while wages stay the same, things might seem even more stressful than usual these days. For people who struggle with substance abuse issues and addiction, the stress of everyday life might be...