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 […]
COCAINE AND YOUR BRAIN
A survey in 2013 by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) found that over 1.5 million Americans admit using cocaine. This number has steadily climbed over the years for users as young as 12-years of age. Cocaine is a harmful drug that is made with coca leaves soaked in kerosene or diesel […]
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 […]
YOGA AND MEDITATION PARALLEL HEALTHY RECOVERY PRACTICES
It is late on Saturday night. The week has been tough and the endless notifications from your phone have filled your week up to the brim with stress. It’s time to check out. So you go for that bottle of whiskey that has so often addressed the feelings of discomfort. To your surprise, you are […]
INPATIENT VS OUTPATIENT CARE
Getting clean is one of the best decisions you can make for yourself. Chances are, doing so requires time and energy that you feel you do not have to spare. Good things, such as recovery, require you to dedicate and commit yourself to getting better. Thankfully, there are different types of treatment that allow you to get […]
COLORADO STUDY REVEALS POSSIBLE BENEFITS OF MDMA FOR PTSD VICTIMS
In modern times, several new pathways have opened up for behavioral therapy and rehabilitation. In fact, recent studies have shown that marijuana might actually be a healthier alternative for PTSD meds, offering more natural solutions than highly addictive anti-depressant medications. Recent reports have also indicated that one issue related to PTSD is a drop in […]
ADDICTION AND THE COST TO FAMILY
When a person uses drugs it has an enormous effect on their family. As the addiction begins to take over the family members life, they begin to distance themselves from family and feeling that the love is replaced with hate, mood swings, and betrayal. Drug administration diction is disastrous and affects the whole family. Here […]
HOW TO TELL IF YOUR BODY IS NATURALLY PROGRAMMED TO DISLIKE MARIJUANA
The truth of the matter is simple: human beings react to chemicals differently. For some people, chocolate is relaxing and pleasurable, while some people may be turned off by the potentially bitter taste. On another note, one person may enjoy eating raw tomatoes, while their friend is physically repulsed at the mention of eating the […]