Ever heard of something called bluetoothing? Sounds like a new phone setting, right? Nope—it’s way more alarming than that. Also known as hotspotting, bluetoothing isn’t its own drug—it refers to a way people share drugs through blood. It’s happening mostly in parts of Africa and the Pacific Islands, not so much in the U.S. or [...]
Key Takeaways It’s usually alcohol, not its absence, that can stir up long-term irritability and anger. Living substance-free might feel rough at first, but many people end up feeling calmer, clearer, and happier over time. If you’re curious about cutting back, being “sober curious” is a great way to see what life feels like without [...]
Detox can surprise you with stomach drama you didn’t see coming, and that can feel unsettling and annoying. That first stretch can often bring nausea, diarrhea, or constipation, but you can absolutely get through it with the right treatment team. If you want a quick picture of what that early care looks like, skim our [...]
Maybe you’ve seen kratom trending online or mentioned on podcasts, and now you’re wondering what it really is—and whether your loved one might be using it. If you think a deeper issue could be at play and that kratom may be the cause, reach out to St. Joseph Institute right away. In the meantime, this [...]
If your life is tangled up in substances and a separate mental health issue at the same time, you’re not alone. You could be trying to suppress symptoms of bipolar disorder, clinical depression, anxiety, or another mental health issue with substances like alcohol, cocaine, or marijuana. But the negative consequences of those substances might be [...]
You may worry that you or someone you love has started to rely on alcohol just to regulate their emotions. Perhaps you find yourself unable to sleep without it, or you've noticed that you can’t enjoy a night out without a drink. But while it might feel helpful in the moment, alcohol can also trigger [...]
Finally connecting the dots between your drinking habits and poor gut health may feel disappointing, especially when you’re dealing with ongoing stomach discomfort, poor digestion, or unpredictable bathroom habits. In this article, you’ll learn what gut health means, how drinking can affect it, and how St. Joseph Institute can help you restore balance with nutrition [...]
Holistic treatment in recovery means looking at yourself as a whole person, not just focusing on substance use or how to avoid it. At St. Joseph Institute, we combine physical, emotional, spiritual, and social care so that healing can touch every aspect of your life, always making sure that we recognize how your environment, relationships, [...]
Have you or a loved one ever experienced frightening shakes or tremors upon cutting alcohol out of your diet? Or maybe you’ve been discouraged from going substance-free because the shakes are too distracting or alarming. You may feel your body trembling right now while in early recovery at our Port Matilda-based location. If you’re in [...]
Alcohol use disorder (AUD) is categorized as a sustained, noticeable behavior on the part of an individual that involves being unable to control how much they drink or being unable to stop drinking despite the consequences. Examples of AUD behavior can include binge drinking, drinking and driving, or losing a job or custodial privileges due [...]
