Opioid Withdrawal
The opioid crisis is becoming a more pressing problem every day and it is crucial for people to get the treatment they need to overcome painkiller addictions. The first step to recovery from opioid addiction is detox and some might feel intimidated by the idea of going through withdrawal symptoms. Although withdrawal can be difficult,…
Millennials and Baby Boomers Hit Hard by the Opioid Epidemic
The opioid crisis has affected our entire nation with staggeringly high rates of overdoses and alarming increases in instances of abuse. However, certain demographics are being hit especially hard by the opioid epidemic and are struggling to cope with rampant addiction and abuse. A recent study published in the American Journal of Public Health discovered…
Stimulant Crisis – Adderall and Ritalin
Addiction has become a growing problem throughout the nation and it is not only opioids that are causing a health crisis. A recent documentary sheds light on the rampant abuse of stimulants like Adderall and Ritalin especially on college campuses. Addiction to these kinds of medications can be a dangerous problem for young people trying…
Acupuncture For Opioid Recovery
With so many people in the U.S. struggling with opioid addiction, it is not surprising that many are looking for alternative therapy options that can help overcome prescription pill dependency. Opioid addiction has become a devastating epidemic throughout the country and it is important to explore as many recovery options as possible to help people…
Pain Management without Opioids
People who struggle with chronic pain are often prescribed opioid painkillers by their doctors as a solution. Even though painkillers can be useful as a temporary fix for pain following a surgery, the continual use of opioids for chronic pain issues can be more dangerous. Opioids are highly addictive and can lead to many physical…
What Makes Seasons a World-Class Treatment Center
Recovering from an addiction requires the best treatment possible in order to achieve lasting sobriety. Unfortunately, not all rehab centers are the same in terms of the type of services and care that they offer. Seasons stands out from the rest because of its commitment to providing the highest quality treatment available. Seasons in Malibu…
Opioid Abuse in Colleges Around the Country
Addiction to prescription painkillers has become an epidemic in the U.S. with nearly 100 deaths a day related to opioid overdose. The abuse of opioids is a rampant problem in the country and although it may affect certain age groups more than others, college students have not been immune to this tragic issue. Statistically opioid…
Common Misconceptions about Luxury Drug Rehab
While looking through different rehab centers you might have come across some that are labeled as “premier”, “executive” or “luxury” facilities that offer all kinds of elaborate amenities. Most people are intrigued by the idea of luxury rooms and amenities during addiction treatment but may have some preconceived notions about what these types of treatment…
Can Addiction be Predicted?
Addiction is a behavioral problem that is still not fully understood although researchers have identified certain factors that can contribute to the likelihood of someone becoming addicted. People can be genetically predisposed to addiction or grow up in environments where substance abuse is the norm. Recently, a new study showed that behavior in early childhood…
Who is to Blame for the Opioid Epidemic?
A steady rise in opioid abuse has become more than an alarming trend, it is now a national crisis that must recognized. In years between 1999 and 2015 there were more than 183,000 deaths related to prescription opioid overdoses. These types of drugs can be identified as the main reason that deaths among a specific…
