The long-term side effects of COVID-19 have become more apparent as the pandemic has continued for over a year; that doesn’t just mean the long term effects related to the health problems of the virus,…
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Addiction Medications Used in Treatment
With timely initiation of addiction medications, you can not only manage withdrawal symptoms but also curb cravings and prolong abstinence. In combination with therapy, counseling, and support groups, addiction medications are an integral part of…
The Impact of Babies Born to Heroin Addicted Mothers
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…
How to Deal with Alcoholic Children
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….
Health & Addiction: The Dark Side of Being “Healthy”
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…
Choosing a Rehab That’s Right For You
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…
Interventions and the Stages of Change: Helping Someone Get Rid of an Addiction
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…
6 Ways to Help Someone With Depression
Depression is not all in your head, it doesn’t need to be triggered by a traumatic event, and we do not all experience it in the same way. Clinical depression is a personal experience; these…
Treatment for Club Drugs
What are Club Drugs? When the sun goes down, and party-goers hit the streets seeking quick thrills, the scene becomes set for some of the most intense and traumatic drug experiences. Nightclubs, concerts, bars,…
Should I Use a Recovery Center to Detox from Alcohol?
Some drugs can kill you, even when you stop using them. The common link between drugs is that they all cause long-term damage. Most, if not all, chronic drug use will cause some withdrawal symptoms…
