FINDING A SUPPORT NETWORK
You’ve admitted that you have a substance use disorder, decided to get help, and completed a treatment program. Now what? In some ways, this is the hardest part, because you’re going from a structured program where you’re closely monitoring to being responsible for yourself at home. All of those everyday stresses and triggers are there […]
HOW TO COPE WITH STRESS
You manage a team of twenty people at work. Each member has their own personality, their own way of completing a project, and a slew of opinions. You’re in a creative industry and sometimes things can get a bit chaotic at the office. It is fun and you enjoy the rapid pace. Then there are […]
THE DIFFERENT TYPES OF TREATMENT PROGRAM
Many studies show that there are several different addiction treatment programs, for someone seeking treatment has the option to find one that will fit them and allow them to be successful. The treatment industry is continuing to evolve and grow, so there are many options for someone seeking a holistic approach, one with religious content […]
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT FAKE COCAINE AND OTHER SYNTHETICS
Recently, health officials across the United States, Australia, and Europe have issued warnings about dangerous synthetic drugs called “bath salts,” which have been marketed as imitations of current illicit substances. Overall, the presence of these nasty hallucinogens is nothing new (unfortunately), but the most dangerous twist to this story is the fact that some people […]
HOW DO YOU HANDLE A DRUG ADDICT OR AN ALCOHOL WHO REFUSES TREATMENT?
Sometimes, as hard as you may try, convincing someone to get the help they need is not a foolproof task to complete. After all, stubborn and headstrong people do not always want your assistance and think they are more powerful than they really are (an unfortunate reality of human nature, at times). For a moment, […]
ADDICTION AND YOUR APPEARANCE
In addition to all of the other mental and physical tolls substance abuse can take on a person, it can significantly change your outward appearance. Different drugs have different effects, but generally speaking, weight changes, skin conditions, dark circles under the eyes, and bad teeth are good indicators. Drugs can also cause nutritional deficiencies, which […]
THE SEDUCTION OF SUBOXONE
Suboxone is a dangerous combination of buprenorphine and naloxone and is widely used in opioid addiction treatment. However, as a potent opioid itself, the buprenorphine from the drug directly affects the central nervous system (CNS), causing dependence. Once dependence develops, you’ll more than likely feel a physical need to use it in order to function […]
IS SUBOXONE ADDICTIVE?
Suboxone is a medication that can help people overcome addiction to opioids and the symptoms of withdrawal. It’s been called a safer alternative to methadone, although it’s still a controlled substance. Suboxone is a combination of two different drugs: buprenorphine (a partial opioid agonist) and naloxone (a pure opioid antagonist). An agonist is a drug that activates […]
HOW DRUG ADDICTION HURTS AN ADDICT AND PEOPLE AROUND THEM
A chronic and degenerative mental disorder, drug addiction might easily be one of the most easily preventable illnesses on our entire planet, and, ironically, it is also one of the most widespread and the most common. Often regarded as a brain disorder (due to its severe impact on neural pathways and receptors), this illness stems […]
CHOOSING THE RIGHT TREATMENT PROGRAM
Once you’ve decided to seek help for drug or alcohol abuse, the most important question is how to choose a treatment center that’s right for you. There are a variety of factors to consider, including location, certification, finances, and the programs offered. Knowing the right questions to ask can save both money and heartache, whether […]