Is It Possible to be Completely Unaware of Your Spouse’s Substance Abuse?
One thing that many people don’t understand about addiction is that someone with a substance abuse problem can become very adept at hiding their behavior. They will often go to great lengths to ensure that the people around them do not know they are addicted. It is possible for even their own spouse to have…
Ayahuasca Overview
Hallucinogenic drugs that are considered to be a “natural high” have become increasingly popular in the U.S. One of the most potent of these types of drugs is ayahuasca, a now trendy drink made from boiling vines and leaves found in the Amazon. Although it is new to many people in the U.S. it is…
Should All Treatment Treat Dual Diagnosis?
There is a common link between mental health issues and addiction that can lead to many challenging issues in recovery. Although a large percentage of people suffer from both a mental illness and an addiction, not every treatment center is equipped to cope with these two problems. Only dual diagnosis treatment facilities can offer the…
Addiction Recovery Isn’t Always a Comeback Story
People often think of rehab and recovery as a quick fix that will turn your life around. Even though there are some cases where people are able to make a successful and sudden “comeback” from a drug habit, many experience recovery very differently. They could have ups and downs for many years and continue to…
Cracking Down on Fentanyl
As the opioid crisis has been escalating throughout the U.S., the government has been concerned about flood of drugs entering the country. Recently, China agreed to start cracking down on the flow of fentanyl, a highly potent and deadly synthetic opioid, into the U.S. Fentanyl has been the cause of an increasing number of drug…
What Your Addicted Loved One Needs You To Know But Can’t Tell You
We’d like to thank today’s guest author, Lorelie Rozzano of jaggedlittleedges.com who contributed the below article as part of a sponsored collaboration. As a person in long-term recovery, I look back on my days in active addiction and feel grateful to be alive. According to data from the Centers for Disease Control, drug overdoses killed…
Opioids and New Moms
As the opioid crisis continues to grow and more people are concerned about the dangers of painkillers, new mothers also need to consider whether they should use opioids for pain or avoid them completely. It is common for doctors to prescribe opioid painkillers to help women with postpartum pain especially if they have a c…
Fentanyl – A Serious Threat
As the opioid epidemic has reached an all time high in the U.S., rates of overdose have increased to a staggering 200 people a day. With a record number of opioid-related deaths it is important for addiction and health experts to identify key issues that may be contributing to these numbers, one of which is…
Inside Look at Luxury Rehab and Why They’re Effective
There are many different options available for addiction treatment at a wide range of costs. More expensive and even luxury rehabs exist because some people with serious addictions are looking for the best possible treatment options available. Luxury rehabs can be effective because they offer more amenities, higher quality staff and a greater level of…
Benzo Prescription Abuse is Back and Booming
Although opioids are the main focus of the nation’s health crisis, other prescription drugs are also causing high rates of addictions. Benzodiazepines like Xanax, Valium and Ativan are designed to help ease anxiety but the effects that they have on body and mind can be incredibly addictive. Physicians have been prescribing more and more of…
