How Successful Are Interventions?
When your loved one is struggling with addiction, things can reach the point where you feel the need to intervene. However, you need to decide whether staging an intervention is the right thing to do for you and your loved one. There is no way to predict how successful interventions are and what will occur […]
Medication-Assisted Treatment for Substance Abuse
Long-term substance abuse causes chemical changes in the brain. These changes can make it challenging to resist cravings for alcohol and drugs. In recent years, the use of medication-assisted treatment for substance abuse has increased usage as a means to help the addict safely detox. What Is Medication-Assisted Treatment for Substance Abuse? Medication-assisted treatment for […]
6 Tips For How to Deal with Addiction Cravings
When discussing substance abuse and addiction, a significant part of recovery is learning how to deal with addiction cravings. Cravings develop in the mind from repeated drug or alcohol use. Initially, cravings are the desire to relive the experiences one felt while under the influence of a substance. As dependence and addiction develop, cravings are […]
How to Deal with Addiction and the Holidays
The holidays can be difficult when you are recovering from a substance abuse disorder. Dealing with addiction and the holidays can become overwhelming for some people and lead to relapse. Take the time to learn more about why the holidays can be difficult for you, what you can do, and how to equip yourself better […]
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 […]
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 […]