ABUSE-DETERRENT DRUGS
Most of us are aware by now of the origins of the opioid epidemic – if nothing else, because of all the ongoing lawsuits against pharmaceutical companies. In the 1990s, the drug manufacturers marketed opioids aggressively, making what turned out to be patently false claims about their safety and low potential for abuse, pushing them […]
OVERDOSE SIGNS AND TREATMENT
Whether intentional or accidental, overdoses occur when a person consumes more drugs or alcohol than the body can metabolize, leading to harmful side effects. Young children and elderly people are especially at risk, as are those with an underlying mental illness. Some general signs of an overdose are irregular vital signs (such as pulse, temperature […]
WHAT IS REHAB REALLY LIKE
We are all afraid of the unknown. When we don’t truly know something, then most people tend to believe the worst about it. This is no different than what most people believe about entering into a recovery and rehabilitation facility. People tell stories about what they have heard, but rarely are these stories an accurate […]
GABAPENTIN
Opioids are dangerous enough when you procure them directly from a pharmacy, but recently people have been mixing them with or taking them at the same time as other medications in an attempt to get a better high. Fentanyl, for example, is an opioid that is frequently mixed with heroin, cocaine, meth, and other drugs. […]
ROLE OF THE ENVIRONMENT IN ADDICTION AND RECOVERY
When we think about our environment, several things may come to mind. An environment can be the physical space you are occupying at that moment and all of the accompanying sights, smells, and sounds. It can also refer to the larger world in which you live, including the oceans and rainforests. It can even be the […]
COPING WITH SOBRIETY
In order to combat addiction, addicts need to develop coping skills and make healthier habits that cause the dramatic release of dopamine they have become accustomed to. This is not always an easy task which is why a treatment program can drastically improve an addict’s chance of recovery. At Asana Recovery, we have an exceptional […]
ADDICTION TREATMENT FACILITIES AND THEIR EFFECT ON NEIGHBORHOODS
“Not in my backyard.” That phrase has been used for decades by people wanting to keep so-called undesirables out of their neighborhoods. As times change, so too do the objects of distaste – African Americans, foreigners, those in the LGBT community, etc. One perhaps unexpected target is addiction treatment facilities. People speak about them as […]
IS ADDICTION A SIN?
The majority of people have come around to the idea of addiction as a disease, or at the very least something that is not entirely a choice. There are genetic factors, environmental factors, mental health issues, childhood traumas – all kinds of things can combine to make an addict. For some, however, addiction is a […]
HOW TO CHOOSE A REHAB PROGRAM
With so many rehabilitation programs popping up around the country, it is important to prioritize certain things before selecting a facility. Making a checklist of important information will help you select the facility that provides the best care and treatment plan for you. When choosing a facility, it is important to review the following information […]
ALCOHOL AND PMS
Of all the many ways that men and women are different, one that may not have occurred to you is their drinking habits. Women are more likely to drinking wine or cocktails than spirits, and they can hold less before becoming intoxicated. The decision not to drink can also be different for women – they […]