Understanding LGBTQ Stats on Substance Abuse and Addiction
If you’re a member of the LGBTQ community, you already know that LGBTQ folks face far more hardships than straight people do. You may not be surprised to learn that LGBTQ people are twice as likely to abuse drugs as straight people. But the stats go a lot further than that. The LGBTQ community […]
ADDERALL ADDICTION
Adderall is made up of amphetamine and dextroamphetamine and can be a useful medication for those who suffer from ADHD. However, because of the manner in which it operates in the brain Adderall is steadily becoming one of the most frequently abused drugs. It binds to norepinephrine and dopamine receptors in the brain and increases […]
TREATMENT FOR TRAZODONE ADDICTION
Trazodone is an oral antidepressant drug that affects the neurotransmitters (chemical messengers) in the brain; it is medically prescribed to treat anxiety, depression, sleep disorders, and pain. However, it can also be abused, which leads to addiction. Even though trazodone is not classified as a controlled substance, any misuse may lead to physical or psychological […]
HOW TO SPOT A PAINKILLER ADDICTION
Chronic pain plagues more than one-third of the American population, and many people tend to manage it via prescription medication. It’s usually a concern that taking these painkillers will lead to addiction. These drugs were intended to reduce pain and increase tolerance, yet they simultaneously usher in a sense of euphoria, which people often begin […]
NAVIGATING ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES DURING THE HOLIDAYS
Despite all of the joy and good tidings it brings, the holiday season can be a time of stress and unrealistic expectations of ourselves and those around us. The stress that these unrealistic expectations cause often leads many to alcohol and other substances in an attempt to cope. The holidays are also a challenge for […]
USING SWEAT AS A MEANS TO DETOX
Physically, your body produces sweat in order to cool off when hot. However, in many cultures (Native American, Swedish, Indian Ayurvedic, etc.), sweating is seen as a method that your body uses to eliminate waste and as a sign of purification. The theory (though not scientifically accepted) is that sweat carries infections, toxins, metals, and […]
OUTPATIENT TREATMENT PROGRAMS
Programs can vary in their expected length of stay, or in the anticipated, active duration of intensive outpatient treatment. Outpatient programs can last anywhere from a few months up to a year, or longer. However, many courses of treatment range from 12 to 16 weeks before people transition to a less intensive phase of treatment. […]
WHAT ARE STREET DRUGS AND HOW DO THEY WORK?
Making the decision to use street drugs (also known as club drugs), is essentially making the decision to take a lot of extreme risks. These drugs are very dangerous; typically there’s no way to find out just how potent they are, or what else may possibly be in them. Even more so it is hazardous […]
GETTING RID OF TRIGGERS: KNOW YOUR WEAKNESSES
So, you’ve managed to be, and stay clean for an ample amount of time and you’re proud of yourself! But, before you know it, it seems as though any and everything that could possibly cause stress and problems in your life begins to surface all at once; now you’re tempted to go back. While it’s […]
DO PARTIES AUTOMATICALLY EQUAL DRUG USE?
Parties can be huge triggers for drug use. Triggers are anything that causes a craving, and anything can be a trigger to our drug use. A trigger can be: Friday nights Anxiety Boredom Fatigue Leisurely time Loneliness Former friends Payday Sexual arousal Stress Triggers are external stimuli that produce flashbacks and cause a person […]