METHADONE
Methadone was developed in Germany during WWII. It was used as a narcotic pain reliever for treating patients experiencing moderate to severe levels of pain. We often see it prescribed in the United States to treat individuals with lung cancer as it helps control intractable coughing in terminally ill patients. In addition to treating pain, […]
DRUG REHAB: WHAT TO EXPECT
Rehab is the process of staying over at a rehabilitation center for a specified period to participate in group, individual, and family therapy. These rehab centers offer outpatient treatment, where the patient can return to their home after attending sessions, and inpatient treatment, where the patient stays several nights at the rehab center. Patients often […]
HOLISTIC REHAB
Holistic medicine is an approach that focuses on addressing the individual as a whole, with therapies centered around the connection between the mind, body, and spirit. Followers of this practice consider physical, nutritional, environmental, emotional, spiritual, and lifestyle elements. Holistic rehabilitation facilities use the principles of holistic medicine to treat drug and alcohol addiction. Their […]
WAYS TO STAY HEALTHY DURING RECOVERY
Although there are many things to keep in mind during recovery, maintaining a healthy lifestyle is arguably the most important. You know you need to make healthier choices, but it’s not always that easy. From staying physically active, to eating right, to developing better relationships there are many decisions to be made. Here’s a list […]
WHAT TO DO IF A FRIEND IS ABUSING DRUGS OR SUFFERING FROM ADDICTION
Nothing is worse than discovering that your best friend is abusing drugs or (in the worst case scenario) has succumbed to the terrible illness of substance addiction. Teenage years are a fun and also dangerous time, as many young people are all too curious about experimentation and risk-taking. Often, one teen will stray too far […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
