Understanding the family dynamics of addiction and recovery is an important part of the recovery journey. Many people who are in the throes of an addiction often have a hard time seeing how their actions are affecting those around them. But the fact remains that...
When a person who has struggled with the disease of addiction to alcohol for a long time decides to give up drinking, they often have questions about what the first step should be. Most people are aware of treatment choices that take place in a...
A common belief held by many is that Adderall is the same as meth. Adderall is the prescription brand name for a drug that contains amphetamine and dextroamphetamine. Methamphetamines may be part of the same drug family but this is not the same type of...
If you find yourself concerned about a loved one who struggles with an addiction to drugs or alcohol, you may wonder what steps to take. Many people have heard of an intervention but are not sure exactly what it is. We break down the definition...
When you have a teenager who uses drugs, you also have someone who knows how to hide evidence. Children learn early in life how to hide certain things from their parents, like candy, toys, or a note from a teacher. If they reach a point...
Watching a loved one struggle with an addiction to alcohol or drugs hurts those who care about them. Family and friends want to help, but they often feel helpless. In many cases, loved ones have already tried speaking to the person they are worried about....
For many people, drugs like Ritalin and Adderall are the perfect study aid and there is usually a large market on college campuses for these drugs. These pills can fetch $10-$15 apiece, especially during midterms and finals. What is Ritalin? Ritalin is a drug designed to alter...
Rapid detox for opiate addiction can help make the pain of withdrawal easier to cope with, encouraging successful recovery. The ordeal of kicking an opiate addiction is a grueling, painful and very unpleasant experience. Ask anyone who has gone through it, the minutes can feel like...
Addiction is a sneaky, insidious disease. What starts off as a fairly innocent, recreational habit can spiral into a full-blown addiction just by feeding it a little more here and a bit more there. Drugs, regardless of how they are ingested, pass through the tissues...
Once you decide to stop using drugs, you must ensure your detox is safe. For many benzodiazepines, users quit by replacing one substance with a less potent one. This switch can pose severe challenges to your recovery and even your health. For example, there are...