Addiction Blog
Alcohol has a toxic effect on the body. It can create damage in limited use, but alcohol addiction carries a significantly higher chance of causing health consequences. The longer and the more people drink alcohol,[...]
Prescription drug addiction adversely affects physical and mental health. It leaves a person struggling just to get through the day. However, help is available for those who need it. If you are battling a prescription[...]
Prescription drugs can be helpful for some people. However, when a person does not use those drugs according to the doctor’s requirements, there is often a risk of abuse and addiction. Recognizing changes in yourself[...]
During addiction treatment or recovery, a person is likely to experience times of high stress. With or without addiction, most people deal with stress of some type at various times of their lives. When people[...]
Choosing heroin detox is the right decision for many people who are battling heroin addiction. There is a heroin epidemic in this country because heroin is highly addictive. However, heroin addiction carries numerous risks with[...]
A drug detox program is an opportunity for people to rid the body of toxins from the substances they’ve used. It is a natural process that’s managed safely in a professional setting. For those with[...]
Many people with addiction use just one drug or one type of drug. Sometimes, however, polysubstance abuse can occur. Polysubstance abuse occurs when a person uses more than one substance at the same time. There[...]
Methamphetamines, also known as meth, is a highly addictive drug that creates significant health risks when used. It is also one of the most commonly abused illicit drugs because it can be easy to obtain.[...]
During addiction treatment, the goal is to help someone stop using drugs and to remain drug-free for the long term. However, many people relapse, meaning they start using their drug of choice again. Investing in[...]
The World Health Organization (WHO) encourages people to come together to bring awareness to health on April 7th each year. Each year, there is a specific theme set for the day. For 2021, the focus[...]