You may have questions like, “Will I need extended rehab care?” and “How long will I be in rehab?” These are very common questions because most people worry they will not be able to step away from their lives to manage their health. The key to remember here is that there is no set-in-stone timeframe […]
It’s time to get help for drug or alcohol addiction. You are facing the most troubling time of your life, and you want to change. Yet, you may be finding that it is hard to know where to turn for help. Everyone has a different opinion, and there are so many drug and alcohol treatment
From 1999-2019, opioid epidemic 2019 statistics reveal that nearly 400,000 people died from an opioid overdose. From 1990 to 1999, deaths involving opioid-based prescription medication skyrocketed. In 2010, the heroin epidemic re-ignited, and from 2013 to 2019, synthetic opioids were to blame for countless deaths. Furthermore, fentanyl has accounted for nearly 20,000 deaths since 2016.
The goal of motivational interviewing is to encourage you to get clean and stay clean. Through motivational interviewing, a treatment specialist can help you discover reasons why you should change and then take the first step toward recovery. Motivational interviewing and addiction key components in an addiction treatment program. A licensed therapist can help you
Signs of a functioning alcoholic are not always easy to identify. One reason for this is that some people are good at hiding their addiction. Another reason may stem from our preconceived stereotypes of how an alcoholic looks/acts. Still, another reason is that most people do not know what to look for. The classic personification
Designers drugs are synthetically-enhanced narcotics designed to increase potency while minimizing negative side effects. Many of these drugs are engineered in labs and distributed on the streets or in clubs. Examples of designer drugs include methamphetamines, LSD, spice, or ecstasy. In spite of their popularity, the dangers of designer drugs are inherent, as they lead
When you mix cocaine with ammonia or baking soda, the result is crack. This powerful substance creates a high that is similar to cocaine. However, there are several differences between crack vs cocaine. Many of these differences can be seen in their appearance, how they are used, their price, and the overall effects they have
There is nothing new about teenagers experimenting with drugs or alcohol. But the emergence of social media has fueled teen interest in various substances. Teenagers spend an excessive amount of time on social media. Thus, they are exposed to far more drugs than ever before. Also, they make the connection between the drugs and certain mainstream
For many people, admitting they have an addiction is a significant first step on the path to recovery. It’s important to do research, just like you would with any other major investment. But surprisingly, many people don’t. A good starting point is a treatment directory, a source of information for people seeking addiction and/or mental
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It can be devastating to watch a loved one struggle with addiction. It’s painful, personal, and brings feelings of helplessness, anger, fear, and hurt. You want to do everything in your power to help them get well. But when it comes to addiction, there’s a fine line between helping and enabling your loved one. Friends,
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