The Impact of Adderall on Kidney Health
Signs of Codependency and How to Combat Them
What is Codependency? Codependency is a term used to describe a dysfunctional relationship where an individual’s self-esteem and emotional needs are dependent upon one person (caretaker). This relationship also enables the other person to continue their toxic behaviors (exploiter). While any relationship can be codependent, most codependent relationships involve an underlying dysfunction such as addiction, […]
Is Drug Addiction a Disability?
Drugs, such as heroin, cocaine, meth, and prescription pills, have destroyed the lives of millions of Americans. The abuse of any of these or other drugs can quickly lead to addiction, which is notoriously difficult to break free from. It is no secret that the United States has continually faced exceptionally high rates of drug […]
Benefits of Meditation for Addiction Recovery
Addiction recovery typically includes a combination of evidence-based therapy and medication. However, there are several holistic approaches to addiction recovery that can empower individuals to remain strong, focused, and connected to their recovery, such as meditation. What is Meditation? For centuries, meditation has helped the likes of countless individuals worldwide. It is an extremely powerful […]
The Connection Between Domestic Violence and Alcoholism
Domestic violence is violent and aggressive behavior in the home that typically occurs between spouses or partners. Easily the most discussed form of domestic abuse is physical abuse, which tends to include behaviors that include (but are not limited to) hitting, punching, slapping, choking, etc. Domestic physical abuse is something that should always be taken […]
How Long Does Tramadol Stay in Your System?
Prescription opioids have benefited millions of people throughout the world, especially when they have experienced moderate to severe physical pain. These medications, such as OxyContin, Vicodin, Fentanyl, are effective in dulling pain that stems from surgical procedures, major injuries, and even pain associated with terminal illnesses like cancer. When they are used as prescribed, they […]
Signs and Symptoms of Alcohol Withdrawal
Alcoholism is a disease that impacts more than 15 million Americans. Not only are the individuals who are actively drinking being affected, but so are those around them, such as friends, family, and loved ones. Alcoholism is a family disease, so living with someone who is struggling to get sober can be extremely difficult. No […]
Common Co-Occurring Disorders
When we hear the word “health”, we often immediately think about our physical wellness. We might consider ourselves healthy if we are eating well, getting enough rest, maintaining an appropriate weight, and having a strong immune system. What we might not consider at first pass is including our mental wellness into the conversation about overall […]
How Substance Abuse Affects Children
Children are often admired for their resiliency, but it is equally important to focus on how sensitive they are, too. Children who grow up around one or more individuals struggling with substance use disorders are often impacted the most. The effects of someone else’s addiction can be long lasting and follow them into adulthood and […]
Dysfunctional Family Roles in Addiction
Addiction is an insidious disease for several reasons, but especially because of how deeply destructive it can be to families. Families with an addict or alcoholic know that there is no way to be that close to active addiction and come out unscathed. Of course, there are ways to minimize the blow that addiction wields, […]
