Heroin is a very addictive and dangerous opioid drug. The drug rapidly enters the brain and targets the cells involved in feelings of pain, pleasure, heart rate, sleeping, and breathing. While these are the effects it has on the user, the impact of babies born to heroin-addicted mothers is alarming. …
Alcohol addiction is something that not only affects the addicted but also affects everyone around them. If you have alcoholic children, it can be easy to lose your temper and go make the situation worse. It is crucial to know that sharing feelings of anger, disappointment, hurt, and showing negative…
One of a parent’s worst nightmares is seeing their child become addicted to drugs or alcohol. A study by the National Institute on Drug Abuse reveals “by the time they are seniors, 70% of high schoolers will have tried drugs.” The benefits of teen rehab last a lifetime, and since…
Dating an addict is exhausting, especially if you are not an addict yourself. Two addicts in love seems a bit more understandable, but it can be hard to be empathetic to your partner’s struggles when you never had a drug addiction of your own though. “We can’t choose who we…
Substance abuse and addiction is often something we typically only think about affecting adolescents and young adults. It’s easy to lose sight that addiction does not discriminate race, sex, status, or age. Addiction in the elderly is a growing concern that often gets overlooked because so much energy is being…
Most Americans drink alcohol occasionally, and even though most Americans drink alcohol, many never have to experience alcohol poisoning. Drinking alcohol is almost second nature to many people in today’s day and age. People gulp down a glass of wine to rewind after a hectic day, to enjoy with dinner,…
What to Expect From Opiate Detox The United States is currently facing an epidemic of immense proportions, the opioid epidemic. People are getting addicted to prescription opioids, which leads to prescription drug abuse, drug dependence, withdrawal, overdose, and death. The risks that come from the misuse of prescription drugs are…
Health and addiction are not typically thought of together, but the two have more in common than you may realize. It’s true, mental health and addiction are directly related to each other and go hand in hand. substance use disorders partially stem from drugs having addictive properties; either chemically, mentally,…
Not all rehabs are created equal; there are many different services, treatments, and costs involved that can make the process feel overwhelming. Struggling with addiction is complicated enough on its own, and moments of strength when you decide you’re ready for help are usually concise. It could be very discouraging…
There is literally nothing you can do to help someone get rid of an addiction when that person doesn’t want help. It just doesn’t work. The first step towards recovery is (a difficult one) admitting there is a problem and accepting help. Until this part of the process has taken…
