DECIDING ON A DRUG ADDICTION TREATMENT METHOD
When the decision has been made to kick an addiction to an illegal and harmful drug, the type of treatment method that will work best is based on the patient and what type of treatment they will respond to the best. Detox programs are typically beneficial for those individuals with a severe addiction. Others may […]
SOME OF THE DEADLIEST PRESCRIPTION DRUGS ON THE MARKET
No matter how hard some of us might try, pain cannot completely go away. Feeling aches and cramps is just a part of being human. Nevertheless, over the course of several decades, the amount of painkiller abuser and addicts has increased exponentially, and the number of fatalities stemming from dangerous prescription drugs (like opioids) has […]
THE METH RELAPSE PREVENTION DRUG
Treating substance abuse disorders can be a complex proposition. Some treatments and medications work for certain drugs but not others, and some substances don’t respond to medications at all. Researchers are constantly searching for new compounds to treat everything from overdose to withdrawal to cravings. Recently, scientists discovered that a compound that was first developed […]
AMERICAN PARENTS HAVE MIXED FEELINGS ABOUT OPIOID PAINKILLERS
You will probably not require an immediate explanation as to why American parents are scared to let their teenage children consume opioids for pain management. After all, these drugs are some of the deadliest substances on the planet and are currently fueling a U.S. health crisis that is on par with the HIV/AIDS epidemic of […]
HOW TO HELP A FAMILY MEMBER WHO IS ADDICTED TO OPIOIDS
Remember that drug addicts can be very crafty people. Above all else, they want to make sure their loved ones and friends do not know they are using dangerous substances, possibly out of a sense of self-denial and guilt. After all, what you can’t see can’t hurt you, right? In short, you may have a […]
THE JOURNEY METHOD
The journey method centers around the notion that unresolved emotional issues play a foundational role in the vast majority of mental health and substance use disorders. It is a guided therapy technique designed to help patients uncover the deeply buried emotions that may be contributing to their problems. The journey method was founded in the […]
ARTIFICIAL BRAIN NETWORK COULD HELP US UNDERSTAND OUR REACTIONS TO METH
Did you know that your brain contains 100 billion neurons, and each of these special cells controls every thought, movement, or action you take? While powerful, our little gray engine is also the most delicate and precious organ in our bodies and needs special protection from bacteria, diseases, and viruses. As a safeguard, the blood […]
THE EFFECTS OF METH ON THE BRAIN
Meth is known as the drug that has some of the most devastating effects on an individual’s physical well-being. Weight loss, skin sores, and damaged teeth are the physical signs of a long-term meth user, but meth also changes the brain in ways that can alter the individual’s personality. Users continue to take meth because […]
METHADONE VS BUPRENORPHINE
Individuals who have developed an addiction to heroin, a dangerous opioid derivative, will eventually require rigorous treatment and rehabilitation. As part of pharmacotherapy (e.g. medication treatment), doctors often prescribe equally potent drugs to counteract the effects of heroin and alleviate the symptoms of withdrawal and detoxification. Two widely known prescriptions are methadone and buprenorphine (Suboxone […]
The Quest to Battle Meth Addiction: Chapter 4
Can you cure drug addiction? Obviously, you and billions of people around the world are fully aware that, as of now, this is not the case. As much as we can dream of a “miracle drug” that could completely wipe out this terrible illness, the fact of the matter is that we can’t do much […]