When you’re ready to begin the journey to recovery from alcohol or drug addiction, choosing the right drug and alcohol detox center is critical to your successful recovery. The decision to seek treatment doesn’t come lightly, and neither should your choice of rehab facilities. With the prevalence of drug and alcohol addiction in the United […]
Recognizing the need for drug or alcohol detox is the first step on the path to lifelong recovery. Since there are so many treatment center options, finding the rehab center best suited for you or your loved one can feel overwhelming…
Analgesics is the medical term for painkillers. Painkillers fall into four distinct categories: non-opioid, anti-inflammatory, compound, and opioid. Some painkillers are over-the-counter (OTC), while others require a prescription. All painkillers can be misused, and even OTC painkillers can negatively impact the body in certain circumstances. Compound painkillers can be potentially addictive, while opioid painkillers are […]
Medication-assisted treatment (MAT) is an individualized approach to treating substance use disorders that utilizes a combination of counseling, behavior therapy, and FDA-approved medications. This combination of interventions helps address the physical, psychological, social, and emotional aspects of addiction that can be triggering. MAT is mainly used to help treat opioid addiction but can be effective […]
Substance abuse and addiction are pervasive in the United States, impacting the lives of millions of people every day. Substance use disorders have a ripple effect that starts with the affected individual and spreads out to have ramifications in all areas of their life, including relationships with family and friends. If you or a loved […]
Prescription drug abuse is one of the most dangerous drug addictions today. Opioids, which are highly addictive, are often prescribed to treat chronic pain. The client may have had a painful surgery, they may be suffering from complications from an accident, or they may be suffering from the painful side effects of an illness, like […]
Many people choose to get high for the same reasons that they drink alcohol. Using marijuana to get high might help you feel short-term relief from symptoms of mental health issues like anxiety or depression. You might have stress at work or home, and you smoke weed to cope. Or, on the weekends, you might […]
