UNDERSTANDING METHYLPHENIDATE ADDICTION
Here is what you need to know about understanding methylphenidate addiction. Methylphenidate is a prescription stimulant in the same class as Concerta. In fact, methylphenidate and Concerta have essentially the same chemical makeup, but methylphenidate is the extended release version, lasting up to 12 hours. The chemical makeup of methylphenidate is similar to other stimulants […]
ADDICTION TO CHLORDIAZEPOXIDE
Like other benzodiazepines, chlordiazepoxide is a psychotropic, habit forming drug. People who are legitimately prescribed chlordiazepoxide for medical purposes (such as insomnia or anxiety) can still develop a dependence on the drug. Some people start using chlordiazepoxide by increasing their dosage once they no longer experience the desired effect. Others start using chlordiazepoxide to intentionally […]
IS THERE A LINK BETWEEN PSYCHOLOGICAL INSTABILITY AND ADDICTION?
Mental illnesses are associated with distress and/or problems functioning in social, work, or family activities. Anyone can suffer with mental illness, though it is most common in those with a family history of mental illness. The onset of mental illness can occur at any time during a person’s life; symptoms can begin to show at […]
SPOTTING YOUR OWN ALCOHOL ADDICTION
Thanks to social media, popular culture, and personal experiences, many people know what the typical signs of alcohol abuse within friends, family, and peers look like. However, it’s always a different perspective when you’re on the outside looking in. It may be easy to spot these red flags in other people, but what about when […]
WHY IS ENABLING DANGEROUS?
Enabling is a great detriment to an addict’s recovery process. Often times, an enabler desires to deny all the facts blatantly in front of them, for the sake of protecting their loved one and holding onto them. They believe that denial helps everything to remain the same when in reality they’re putting their loved one […]
IMPORTANT THINGS TO UNDERSTAND WHEN BECOMING SOBER
There are some very important things to understand when becoming sober. Sobriety can be uncomfortable, and sometimes even boring. We don’t like to focus on that for fear of encouraging relapse, but the truth is that recovery is all about acknowledging both the good and the bad. Recovery from any addiction is hard in vast […]
HOW STRESS TIES INTO ALCOHOLISM
After a hectic day, it may seem as though there is nothing more relaxing than having a few drinks to help you unwind. However, though it is a little known fact, drinking alcohol can actually make you feel more stressed! People generally talk about having a drink to help them calm down when they are […]
SEASONAL DRUG AND ALCOHOL ABUSE
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 […]
MOVING FORWARD FROM A RELAPSE
Experiencing yourself return to substance use can be highly discouraging, but it isn’t the end of the world. It is important to remember that a relapse does not automatically equal a moral failure, and it also doesn’t mean that you can’t get clean again. While a relapse is frustrating and can make you feel like […]
HOW NEGATIVE CHILDHOOD EVENTS CAN LEAD TO ADDICTION
Studies have found that children who have experienced traumatic events undergo grappling physical changes involving the brain (mainly size and shape). This disrupts a child’s normal growth pattern at a time when they’re simultaneously being forced to adapt to mature situations prematurely. With that said, it’s no surprise that childhood trauma survivors have increased vulnerability […]
