MENTAL DISORDERS AND ALCOHOL ADDICTION
Alcoholism has long been linked to mental illness. These include, but are not limited to, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and anxiety. Many people may not even realize they have these illnesses because they are apprehensive about seeking professional help, guidance, and care. People who are experiencing major life stresses like a breakup or […]
HOW A CHANGE IN SEASONS CAN AFFECT SUBSTANCE ABUSE DISORDER
For anyone struggling with substance use disorder, the stress of the holidays can be overwhelming, but those diagnosed with co-occurring Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) can find it especially challenging. Seasonal Affective Disorder is a type of seasonal depression that is common during the dreary winter months. It is closely related to other co-occurring conditions such […]
ADDICTION TO KETAMINE
An addiction to ketamine is hard to overcome without adequate help. Even when a person wants to quit using the drug, chemical changes in the brain make it almost impossible to stop without utilizing professional help. Once an individual steps into the realm of addiction, they spend their days feeling extremely detached from their surroundings, […]
BATTLING BACLOFEN
Baclofen is the generic name for a prescription muscle relaxant, commonly known as Lioresal and Gablofen. It is typically used to treat conditions that involve the muscles, such as muscular pain, stiffness, and muscle spasms. It is also used to treat various neurological conditions, including cerebral palsy and multiple sclerosis. In recent years, Baclofen has […]
WHAT EXACTLY IS DETOX?
Detoxification, or detox, is the process of allowing the body to remove the drugs in it. The purpose of detox is to manage withdrawal symptoms safely when someone stops abusing alcohol or drugs. Everyone’s experience with detox is different; the type of drug and the length of time it was used to affect what detox […]
HOW TO AVOID SUBSTANCE ABUSE WHILE PARTYING
Being in the party scene can be very dangerous; simply exposing yourself to triggers can pull you into relapse. If you are in treatment, it is highly recommended that you avoid direct triggers, which include sounds, smells and images. These are the things that can compromise your efforts and progress on your journey to reaching […]
Keep These People Close during Detox and Withdrawal
During the course of detox and withdrawal, many patients learn that the healing process not only involves physical endurance but also psychological and emotional bonds. Without the support of a loving and caring group of people around them, addicts can potentially experience relapses or, during the course of detox, die due to the absence of […]
The Harm Reduction Policy of the Netherlands
Ultimately, harm reduction policies are a bit of a mixed bag. While the notion of providing assistance to drug addicts to prevent the spread of disease is extremely noble, many critics have argued that needle-exchange programs and safe injection sites promote drugs use instead of preventing it. On the surface, you can see why this […]
What Is Medically-Assisted Detox?
Receiving detoxification treatment is often the first step when checking into a drug and alcohol rehab center. This process is done to remove the toxins from the bloodstream which is often very uncomfortable and has many withdrawal symptoms involved as well. These withdrawal symptoms are capable of being both physical and psychological and can range […]
BEN AFFLECK DISCUSSES HIS LONG-TERM ALCOHOLISM
Over the course of several decades, Ben Affleck has certainly cemented himself as a major figure in Hollywood cinema. Through his friendship with fellow actor Matt Damon, the pair created the film Good Will Hunting (1998), which received overwhelming critical acclaim and won both the Golden Globe and Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay. Later, […]
