Toxic Shame and the Link to Addiction Toxic shame is challenging for anyone who crosses its path. The consistent negative feelings and thoughts that come with toxic shame are a heavy weight to bear. The combination of toxic shame and addictive behaviors only makes things worse.  Shame is common, and knowing when it’s hit a…

Top 10 Benefits of Living Substance-Free Addiction and substance abuse can completely mess up a person’s body and life.  Long-term health impacts from drug use include kidney, liver, and heart problems. It can lead to cancer and dental issues. Drugs can mess with the mind and lead to anxiety, depression, and other mental health issues.…

How Trauma Therapy Can Help With Addiction People who experience severe trauma or have PTSD are at a higher risk of addiction and often face problems with substance abuse. It’s common for people to try and calm their brains and tackle trauma symptoms by turning to self-medication, but this is a dangerous road. While substances…

Pride Rehab: Empowering LGBTQ+ Recovery with Authentic Support At Pride Detox, we believe that recovery should be an empowering journey, especially for LGBTQ+ individuals who often face unique challenges in overcoming addiction. While many rehab centers offer general care, few understand the specific needs of the LGBTQ+ community. That’s why Pride Detox is dedicated to…

Alcohol Rehab for Gay Men: Reclaiming Your Life with Pride and Purpose Alcohol addiction is a profound struggle that can affect anyone, regardless of their background, identity, or life circumstances. For gay men, however, the journey to recovery can come with unique challenges and needs that are often overlooked in conventional rehab settings. Understanding these…

THE OPIOID EPIDEMIC’S HIDDEN VICTIMS: HOW LGBTQ+ INDIVIDUALS ARE DISPROPORTIONATELY AFFECTED  It appears that as long as mankind has been present on this earth, our species has sought several forms of escapism. A lot of times, this urge to escape manifests in the use of drugs. Whether it be marijuana, hallucinogenic drugs, or even opioids.…

THE ROLE OF FAMILY ACCEPTANCE IN LGBTQ+ RECOVERY FROM SUBSTANCE USE Let’s talk about something that’s really important: Family. For many of us, family is our rock, our support system. But for LGBTQ+ people struggling with addiction, family can be a source of rejection, shame and judgment. This is a painful reality that can make…

Embracing Art and Creativity in Recovery: A Unique Path to Healing for the LGBTQ+ Community Recovery is a personal journey that requires more than just physical healing. It may also demand emotional, mental, and spiritual growth as well. For many in the LGBTQ+ community, the path to recovery can be particularly challenging, as it often…

How Long Does Detox Take? Detox treatment involves clearing the body of substances and managing any withdrawal symptoms that follow. This is the first part of recovering from an addiction. There are many treatment programs out there, and the length it takes to go through detox can vary. Some people take longer to detox than…

A Look Into Withdrawal Addiction is when someone has a difficult time stopping themselves from doing something that makes them feel good. Addiction can be psychological, physical, or both. Psychological addiction happens when one thinks they need a particular substance to function, while a physical addiction results in withdrawal symptoms after one stops using. What…