ALL ABOUT ATIVAN
Ativan (a benzodiazepine medication) is a central nervous system (CNS) depressant with a high potential for misuse. Obtaining or using Ativan without a doctor’s prescription is considered drug abuse. People often take medicine belonging to someone else (with or without their knowledge), buy pills via the internet, or purchase it from street dealers. Whether you […]
THE TOXICITY OF ACID DRUGS
Acid is the street name for LSD (lysergic acid diethylamide) which comes in the form of a liquid, in capsules or tablets, or on small sheets of paper. Acid doesn’t have a color or smell, but has a slightly bitter taste and is used to bring about hallucinations. LSD is classified as Schedule I under […]
IS ALCOHOL REHABILITATION REALLY WORTH IT?
Even in the most successful alcohol rehab centers, there’s a pretty good chance that individual addiction treatment may not be effective if the addict isn’t ready to change. Alcoholics who approach alcohol rehab centers with an open mind and the willpower to make changes in their lives are much more likely to be successful. Though […]
HOW THE ABUSE OF OXYCODONE AFFECTS YOUR BODY
Oxycodone is a drug that contains highly addictive properties. After using it for a period of time, your body builds up tolerance and grows to depend on it for normal everyday functioning. Oxycodone also alters the manner in which your brain functions; it brings about feelings of euphoria, which is the main reason why people […]
Understanding LGBTQ Stats on Substance Abuse and Addiction
If you’re a member of the LGBTQ community, you already know that LGBTQ folks face far more hardships than straight people do. You may not be surprised to learn that LGBTQ people are twice as likely to abuse drugs as straight people. But the stats go a lot further than that. The LGBTQ community […]
TREATMENT FOR TRAZODONE ADDICTION
Trazodone is an oral antidepressant drug that affects the neurotransmitters (chemical messengers) in the brain; it is medically prescribed to treat anxiety, depression, sleep disorders, and pain. However, it can also be abused, which leads to addiction. Even though trazodone is not classified as a controlled substance, any misuse may lead to physical or psychological […]
USING SWEAT AS A MEANS TO DETOX
Physically, your body produces sweat in order to cool off when hot. However, in many cultures (Native American, Swedish, Indian Ayurvedic, etc.), sweating is seen as a method that your body uses to eliminate waste and as a sign of purification. The theory (though not scientifically accepted) is that sweat carries infections, toxins, metals, and […]
OUTPATIENT TREATMENT PROGRAMS
Programs can vary in their expected length of stay, or in the anticipated, active duration of intensive outpatient treatment. Outpatient programs can last anywhere from a few months up to a year, or longer. However, many courses of treatment range from 12 to 16 weeks before people transition to a less intensive phase of treatment. […]
THE TOP FACTORS THAT CAN CONTRIBUTE TO UNWANTED RELAPSE
When things are going wrong in your life, it’s easy to imagine that a relapse is imminent. But what about when things are going right? Sometimes we become so confident about our current situations that we let recovery take a back burner. Here are some ways that you might not expect to relapse: Relationships When […]
KNOWING WHEN IT’S THE RIGHT TIME FOR RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT
Substance abuse does not always lead to addiction, but when it does, the results could be life-changing and deadly. Addiction can be a very difficult thing to overcome, but it is in no way impossible. Many people want to change but often don’t know the best way to go about starting the process. Often times, […]
