Going to Treatment in Retirement
While it may seem like the younger generation is more prone to developing issues with addiction, the reality is that older adults have high rates of addiction as well especially with prescription drugs. It may seem intimidating for older adults to have to attend rehab in their retirement years but it can be crucial to…
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…
Why is Rehab and Recovery so Secretive?
Although many people may be brave enough to be open and speak out about their issues with addiction, others may choose to remain anonymous. It is important to be respectful of a person’s decision to keep their recovery a secret if they feel it is right for them. Rehab and recovery can be secretive in…
Adderall Abuse Continues to Rise
Stimulants like Adderall are normally prescribed to people suffering from attention issues such as ADD or ADHD. These are common childhood neurobiological disorders that affect a person’s ability to focus, learn and maintain their attention span. Prescriptions for these issues are on the rise and unfortunately, so are the incidents of abuse with these types…
Are You Losing Motivation in Recovery?
When people first enter rehab, they may have a long list of reasons why they want to quit and will feel ready to give up their lifestyle. As time passes, they might start to lose some of their motivation as they forget many of the negative aspects of their substance abuse. They could be struggling…
Same Day Admittance for Drug Rehab
Quitting an addiction and enrolling in rehab can sometimes require careful planning and preparation. However, there are some cases where getting into treatment as soon as possible is necessary for a person’s health. When someone is experiencing a crisis, same day admittance into drug rehab may be available to get them the help they need…
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…
