What Is a Dual Diagnosis Treatment Center
A dual diagnosis treatment center treats co-occurring conditions that involve some form of a mental health disorder and a substance abuse disorder. They are equipped to treat both disorders by developing a comprehensive treatment plan to help people with co-occurring conditions. What Is Dual Diagnosis? A dual diagnosis is when someone is abusing substances and […]
How to Tell if Someone Is a Cocaine Addict
When you are concerned a loved one may be abusing cocaine, you need to take the time to learn how to tell if someone is a cocaine addict. By educating yourself more about cocaine, you will be in a better place to provide your loved ones with assistance for their drug addiction. What Is Cocaine? […]
Effects Of Heroin Addiction On The Body
Heroin addiction takes a heavy toll on users. From the social, psychological, and mental consequences of addiction to the physical penalties of long-term use, the effects of heroin addiction wreaks havoc on a person’s entire life. Understanding the cost of addiction on a person’s physical and mental health will help you get the help you […]
Signs of a Functioning Alcoholic
Alcoholism is a substance abuse problem that can affect anyone regardless of their age. Whether you drink daily or binge drink on the weekends, you run the risk of becoming reliant on alcohol. Over time, you can start craving alcohol more frequently to the point you start drinking more. Eventually, you can drink to stay […]
What Is Polysubstance Abuse?
When discussing the disease of addiction, most people are familiar with the terms substance abuse, substance use, and substance use disorders. However, not everyone has ever heard the term polysubstance abuse, let alone what it means. Polysubstance Abuse Polysubstance abuse disorder is a form of addiction where the person develops an addiction to the effects […]
The Dangers of Mixing Klonopin and Alcohol
Understanding the dangers of mixing Klonopin and alcohol is very important to know if you have been prescribed this medication. Klonopin is a prescribed medication used to help people suffering from anxiety disorders, panic disorders, and seizures. The drug reduces neural activity in the brain and central nervous system while increasing muscle relaxation. When taken as […]
The Dangers Of Quitting Painkillers Cold Turkey
Quitting painkillers cold turkey is dangerous because of physical and emotional dependence on the medication. In addition, when you take the painkiller, your body undergoes chemical changes in the brain and central nervous system. Your body also develops a tolerance for the medication, so it is not uncommon for your dosage to have been increased […]
Causes of Drug and Alcohol Addiction
Even with the latest advances in science and technology, the causes of drug and alcohol addiction are still two of the least-understood conditions. While progress has been made to classify substance abuse problems and a medical disorder and disease, many people still do not fully understand or comprehend why an addict cannot simply stop. They […]
Can You Get Addicted to Phentermine?
What does it mean to be addicted to Phentermine? Phentermine is a Schedule IV controlled substance that can only be obtained legally with a prescription from a healthcare provider. It is used to treat obesity and help people lose weight when other weight loss methods have failed. When used responsibly and together with an exercise […]
What’s the Difference Between Being Clean and Sober
What comes to mind when you think of someone who is ‘clean and sober?’ You are correct if you think of someone who no longer uses drugs or alcohol. What about the expressions ‘living in sobriety’ or ‘recovery?’ What does this imply to you? There’s a difference between being clean and sober, but what exactly […]