College is the best of times and the worst of times. From all-nighters to ragers, the human body experiences exhaustion in many different ways. Overdoing it on the alcohol and binge drinking can…
Five Signs of Emotional Stability
- OnAugust 31, 2018
During the rehabilitation process you learn a lot about addiction. You also learn about the way that it relates to you. You reach recovery through physical sobriety but the most important thing it…
DO INTERVENTIONS WORK?
- OnAugust 31, 2018
Have you ever wondered if gathering all your friends and family to catch an addict off guard in the form of an intervention is actually effective? Yes. Interventions truly are effective in influencing…
CODEINE ISSUES WITH USAGE
- OnAugust 31, 2018
Codeine is a type of drug that is classified as an opiate painkiller. This drug is often prescribed to individuals after surgery or patients suffering from pain conditions. This medication is extremely effective…
FIVE REASONS TO FIGHT YOUR HEROIN ADDICTION
- OnAugust 31, 2018
Heroin is an extremely powerful drug that is rapidly taking over the United States. Not only can heroin cause serious health complications in users, but it often results in death. From an outside…
WHEN IS RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT NEEDED?
- OnAugust 30, 2018
Substance abuse does not always lead to addiction, but when it does, the results could be deadly. Addiction can be a difficult thing to overcome, but it is not impossible. Many people want…
UNDERSTANDING OPIATE WITHDRAWALS: WHAT TO EXPECT DURING TREATMENT
- OnAugust 30, 2018
It is a courageous and intimidating task to start your sobriety. The daunting presence of withdrawals is an ever-present risk to stopping your self-medication. Withdrawals, especially from opiates, affect both your body and…
THE DANGERS OF SNORTING CRYSTAL METH
- OnAugust 30, 2018
Meth, or methamphetamine, comes in many forms. It can be in a powder form known as “crystal” and can further be processed into a rock form known as “ice”. It can also be…
IS DETOX RIGHT FOR ME?
- OnAugust 30, 2018
When most people think of a detox, their mind first goes to some sort of juice cleanse – but this is a different kind of detox. The first step to becoming sober usually…
DEALING WITH WITHDRAWAL SYMPTOMS
- OnAugust 29, 2018
Individuals often experience the most severe withdrawal symptoms during the first few days of detox. As the body works to cleanse itself of harmful substances, there are side effects that often occur as…