A Dangerous Practice: Combining Substances of Abuse
Combining substances of abuse, whether intentional or unintentional, is a very dangerous practice and can even be deadly. Sometimes individuals may drink alcohol with a prescription drug when there is a warning on the prescription bottle not to do so. They may not have read the warning on the bottle so this would be unintentional. [...]
The Music Industry’s Effect on Drug Abuse In Society
Music can strongly affect the emotions of people who listen to it. Everything about a song ranging from the lyrics to the music and even to the actions that people perform in the videos can have an impact on our society. Modern American society has a substantial epidemic of drug and alcohol abuse right now. [...]
5 Tips for Navigating Halloween in Eating Disorder Recovery
Halloween is a time of celebration for all things spooky! Shopping for costumes while walking the store aisles overflowing with candy and decorations while talking to friends and family about a Halloween party. It’s a joyous time to get together, have fun, and enjoy our favorite holiday goodies. For someone recovering from an eating disorder, [...]
Different Ways that People are Abusing Fentanyl
Today, there are many different ways that people are abusing fentanyl. Fentanyl was originally made as a short-acting opiate for surgical anesthesia and as a patch to be applied to the skin of cancer patients for pain control. The drug is 80 to 100 times more potent than morphine. As with any other opioid-based drug, [...]
Why Is Addiction Referred to as a Brain Disorder?
Why is Addiction Referred to as a Brain Disorder? Extensive studies show that addictive chemicals cause long-lasting changes in the reward centers of the brain. This discovery raises the question, “Is addiction a brain disorder?” The stigma surrounding drug and alcohol addiction is slowly being debunked. In fact, for decades, most people viewed addiction as [...]
Facts to Aid You in Choosing a Drug Rehab Program
Facts to Aid You in Choosing a Drug Rehab Program Choosing a drug rehab that is right for your situation is not an easy process. Especially since there is such a vast assortment of facilities claiming to be the best. So, how do you find a drug rehab program that will ensure your successful recovery from [...]
How To Defeat Alcohol Addiction – Tips For Maintaining Sobriety
Defeat Alcohol Addiction: Tips for Maintaining Sobriety Even alcoholics know what they are doing to their body by drinking excessively, yet many do not quit. The possibility of liver disease, kidney disease, and even cancer should make an alcoholic want to stop boozing. Yet so many never even try to cut back. What is the [...]
Does Insurance Cover Rehab?
When you realize the need to seek treatment for a drug or alcohol addiction, there are many issues to consider. Inpatient programs often provide the best long-term results, but they also involve stepping away from work and family obligations. At the same time, putting off drug or alcoholism rehab may result in lost jobs [...]
What Is Trauma-Informed Treatment?
Trauma is a normal, natural response you may have after seeing or experiencing a terrible and disturbing event. Trauma-informed treatment can help you or a loved one heal from trauma and learn healthy, effective coping methods. Continue reading to learn more about trauma and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and how trauma-informed treatment can help you [...]
