On the long journey of recovery, there will be many twists and turns. The challenges of life that affect all of us can be more difficult to navigate when you’re in recovery. In fact, they can sometimes lead to relapses that can result in a return to an addiction. Most addiction experts will tell you…
Do you suspect that your loved one is using drugs? It can be both incredibly stressful and heartbreaking to be worried that someone you care deeply about is risking their life by abusing drugs. What To Do If Your Loved One Is Using Drugs While it can seem like you’re helpless when you witness someone…
There are a lot of unknowns when you are considering entering rehab for drug or alcohol addiction. One of the most common questions asked is, “How long will I need to stay in rehab?” This is a fair question. An inpatient rehab program takes you away from everyday activities including work, school, and social activities.…
One of the most talked about but least understood aspects of overcoming drug or alcohol addiction is detox. The mystery surrounding the process often stems from the fact that everyone’s experience with it is different. FAQs About Detox To help minimize the unknowns, we’ve listed five of the most common questions we get asked about…
Hallucinogens, also called psychedelics, are a classification of drugs that affect an individual’s self-awareness, thinking, sensations, emotions, and perceptions. These drugs work by disrupting the functioning of the brain’s serotonin system. Types Of Hallucinogens Drugs that are categorized as hallucinogens include: LSD PCP MDMA (Ecstasy) Mescaline Psilocybin Psychedelic Mushrooms The Effects Of Hallucinogens Depending on…
The time when children leave home for college or careers can bring on feelings of sadness, loneliness, and grief in many parents. Coined “empty nest syndrome” by health professionals, this transition can lead some men and women to depression and even to turn to drugs or alcohol. As a parent, the focus is on providing…
For those who are in addiction recovery, one of the primary goals is to develop strategies that can help overcome negative emotions and behaviors. Before starting on the road to recovery, the substance was used to numb feelings like anger, sadness, guilt, and shame. Without the substance as a crutch, feelings are often more pronounced…
The image of an addict shooting up heroin on the street is not a pretty picture. While not everyone who abuses heroin winds up desperate and homeless, the reality is that the drug is extremely dangerous, and a high percentage of people who uses it will develop a life-threatening dependence on it. How Heroin Works…
Research from the National Institute on Drug Abuse has shown that 6 in 10 individuals who suffer from substance abuse also have at least one mental illness. Many suffer from anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, post-traumatic stress (PTS), and other mood disorders. Because of this, substance abuse treatment for many must also include treatment for mental…
The question has been raised countless times – does addiction run in families? While studies on the subject of drug and alcohol addiction continue, researchers have found strong indicators that family history can be a factor in alcohol and drug abuse in children. In fact, the risk has consistently been found to be approximately four…
