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Garbage Can Addicts – When Addicts Go to the Extreme
October 28, 2016 12:56 pm - Addiction - Leave your thoughts
If you have ever been to an addiction treatment center, you will know that most people identify to having one specific addiction. One person might identify as an alcoholic, another as a heroin addict, a meth addict, a pill popper, a gambler. The list goes on and on. Someone in […]
The Dangers of Detoxing By Yourself
October 26, 2016 1:19 pm - Detox - Leave your thoughts
You have been using drugs, alcohol or both now in excess for a long time and have made the conscious and firm decision to stop. What then? Can you just stop? Can you really die by quitting cold turkey? The answer is a resounding YES. It is a terrible idea […]
How Drug Tolerance Works – Why You Need More & More
October 24, 2016 4:05 pm - Drug Addiction - Leave your thoughts
Anybody who has used or abused any addictive substance can likely tell you that the effects grow weaker the longer they are used. This is the phenomenon known as tolerance builds up over time and plays a significant factor in transforming a casual to moderate user into a serious addict. […]
The Link Between Addiction and Mental Illness
October 21, 2016 10:30 am - Mental Health - Leave your thoughts
The relationship between addiction and mental illness is very synergistic. It is so strong in fact, that many think that drugs cause mental illness to develop. When united together in an addict, they can wreak havoc. According to Substance Abuse and Mental Health Administration (SAMHSA), 8.9 million people have both […]
A Day in the Life of Rehab
October 19, 2016 3:33 pm - Alcohol, Rehab - Leave your thoughts
What do people do in an alcohol treatment center all day? If you are simply curious or feel that you may have a drug or alcohol problem and are considering treatment, here is a look at a typical day. Rise and Shine When you are fresh in recovery, a good […]
Alcohol’s Effect on the Brain
October 17, 2016 2:10 pm - Addiction, Alcohol - Leave your thoughts
Do you remember the first time you got drunk? I certainly do and it wasn’t pretty! I remember having trouble walking, blurred vision, and couldn’t remember a thing the next day while having the worst headache of my life. Your experience may have been similar. While we know alcohol affects […]
4 Signs There Is Heroin in Your Neighborhood
October 14, 2016 8:27 am - Addiction, Heroin - Leave your thoughts
Denial is a very common word in the world of drugs and addiction. Most often, this word takes meaning when we have a family or friend who won’t admit that they have a problem and go to a drug and alcohol treatment center. But what happens when your seemingly quiet […]
The Five Most Dangerous Synthetic Drugs Available
October 12, 2016 2:33 pm - Drug Addiction - Leave your thoughts
Over the years, drug addiction treatment centers have researched the dangers of synthetic drugs. Today, numerous synthetic drugs are available as either pharmaceuticals or illegal substances. A lot of psychiatric and scientific studies have confirmed the prevalence of these drugs in modern culture, treatment methods, and questionable use. Individuals may […]
Five Big Things You Didn’t Know About Addiction
October 10, 2016 2:43 pm - Addiction - Leave your thoughts
The health risks from long-term drug abuse are huge. While many have sought assistance from drug and alcohol treatment centers, many still struggle in silence. Addiction, itself, is a silent killer, and experts have weighed in to help individuals spot, reduce, and eliminate addiction altogether. To fight addiction, you need […]
10 Ways You Can Help Your Recovering Loved One
October 6, 2016 11:31 am - Addiction - Leave your thoughts
Addiction recovery is incredibly difficult to maintain, and many alcohol treatment centers consider the road to health to be a long one. To protect, empower and help your loved one complete their recovery, you’ll need to be a positive influence. In many ways, your understanding, knowledge, behavior and forethought can […]
