Facing an addiction head-on is always difficult, but there are certain drugs that are harder to recover from. Heroin ranks high on the list of drugs that have disastrous effects on someone’s life. It’s a street drug that is commonly listed as the cause of overdose fatalities. Overdose is just one of the tragic difficulties… Continue reading Difficulties Heroin Addicts Face When Seeking Treatment
Breaking the cycle of addiction can be difficult. But, after hard work and dedication to a treatment program, many people consider themselves cured from addiction. Is there really a cure for addiction, though? Another popular term for someone who successfully maintains their sobriety is “recovered,” which implies that they are still diligently working on their… Continue reading The Difference Between ‘”Cured” and “Recovered” in Addiction
Sports, Pain Management and Addiction: A Vicious Cycle Athletes face a large amount of pressure when it comes to their bodies: Making sure it is in peak shape at all times and being able to perform at an elite level. Most athletes train their entire lives for their careers, for which they only have a… Continue reading Sports, Pain Management and Addiction: A Vicious Cycle
The Cost of Recovery: Substance Abuse, Mental Health and the ACA (Affordable Care Act) There can be many barriers to recovery for people who need it the most. The stigma surrounding addiction, logistics, the unknown, and much more can steer someone away from the help they need. One of these barriers is the cost of… Continue reading The Cost of Recovery: Substance Abuse, Mental Health and the ACA (Affordable Care Act)
How Prescription Drug Abuse Impacts Teens Prescription pill misuse and abuse is an epidemic suffered by millions. Addiction knows no bounds—whether you are wealthy, poor, homeless, or living in a dream home—anybody can suffer from the deadly grip of addiction. Prescription drug abuse impacts teens in many ways, including some that result in lifelong consequences.… Continue reading How Prescription Drug Abuse Impacts Teens
Connecting The Dots: The Links Between Mental Illness and Substance Abuse Mental illness and substance abuse are two conditions that are suffered by millions of people. For most of these people, the suffering of these two conditions goes hand-in-hand. When one sparks up, it begins to worsen the other. If you or a loved one… Continue reading Connecting The Dots: The Links Between Mental Illness and Substance Abuse
Preparing to Go to Rehab – What You Should Know Deciding to go to rehab for addiction, mental illness, or a combination of both is a big decision that seems to come with many unknown factors. Assumptions about rehab, the cost, and what life is like once you become sober can be overwhelming. This makes… Continue reading Preparing to Go to Rehab – What You Should Know
Surviving Withdrawals: Symptoms, Side-Effects and The Safe Path Away From Substance Abuse In the case of dangerous prescription opioid drugs, addiction can take hold even after the first dose. They change the brain’s chemistry to require the drug, and rewiring it back to its original state can be a difficult process. Understanding withdrawal symptoms, prescription… Continue reading Surviving Withdrawals: Symptoms, Side-Effects and The Safe Path Away From Substance Abuse
What Are The Most Addictive Prescription Drugs? Misuse of addictive prescription drugs is on the rise, and the numbers are higher now than ever. Addiction to opioids knows no bounds: You can become addicted to opioids even through a legitimate prescription from a doctor. Opioid addiction can take hold quickly, making it essential to know… Continue reading What Are The Most Addictive Prescription Drugs?
New Hulu Show ”Dopesick” On The Opioid Crisis The more awareness surrounding the opioid crisis, the more people will be aware of it, and prevention measures can improve and increase. One of the ways to bring awareness and shine a light on the opioid crisis is through filmmakers creating new works to teach others in… Continue reading New Hulu Show ”Dopesick” On The Opioid Crisis
