It’s common to attend a party or sporting event and see people consuming large amounts of alcohol. Many individuals want to let loose and have fun for a few hours, then go back to their everyday lives. However, for some people, excessive drinking doesn’t end once the party is over. Some people find that they…
If your doctor prescribed prescription painkillers following surgery or for chronic pain, you might have found yourself becoming addicted to them after long-term use. Painkiller addiction often leads to an obsession with finding more of the medication, even if you no longer have a prescription. Learn more about the signs of painkiller addiction and reach…
Heroin is a highly addictive illegal drug produced solely for recreational purposes. To make heroin, morphine is mixed with sugar, powdered milk, quinine, or starch. This stretches out the dosage and increases the revenue stream for those who produce heroin illicitly. Heroin addiction often follows prescription drug addiction. Heroin addiction can have a number of…
Addiction issues can be complex and, for someone who struggles with substance use disorder, different events can trigger substance use disorder or lead to a relapse. Isolation during the COVID-19 pandemic has affected people in many different ways – fear of infection, financial concerns, or worries with uncertainty about the future. Being homebound for many…
We live in a high-speed, high-stress world. The concerns of family and work can be overwhelming. Sometimes people turn to drugs or alcohol to cope, and sometimes that leads to addiction. If that happens to you, it may be time to seek addiction treatment. In an addiction treatment center, doctors and counselors work with you…
Many people often do not know where to begin when seeking addiction treatment because there are different levels of addiction programs. These levels vary based on the different types of services provided. The initial levels of addiction treatment are very intensive. This is often because the patient may be experiencing withdrawal symptoms. Addiction is a…
Trauma is a horrific thing to deal with in any life. In fact, if this is the case with your life, then you may think you don’t have anywhere to turn for a remedy. Processing trauma is quite difficult unless you have a trauma therapy program to guide you through the experience. Consequently, it’s common…
Mental health and substance use disorders often intersect. One of the mental health conditions that are often connected with substance abuse is codependency. When someone is in this situation/relationship, it makes it difficult to break free from the cycle. It’s critical to find a treatment that focuses on overcoming codependency so that if substance abuse…
When someone has struggled with a drug addiction issue, there are certain steps they go through as they take the path to healing. Along the journey, one of the most important things they will need to make it through is solid coping skills. Coping is not always easy when it comes to dealing with withdrawals…
If you are struggling with any type of addiction in your life, then you probably feel the pain and anxiety of your habits. Living a life of addiction is difficult for you and for those around you. Some people are more prone to substance abuse and other addictions. However, you can overcome and be happy…