It can be overwhelming to find out that your loved one is suffering from a dual diagnosis of substance abuse and mental illness. You may be wondering where you should begin when it comes to getting help and moving forward. Dual Diagnosis Stats – Your Loved One Is Not Alone First, it’s important to know…
Dissociative drugs, such as PCP (Phencyclidine), DXM (Dextromethorphan), Ketamine and LSD, are a class of hallucinogenic drugs that alter user’s perceptions of sight and sound. They also produce feelings of detachment or dissociation from one’s environment or self. Some types of dissociative drugs can be found in over-the-counter cold and cough medicines, others are prescribed…
Under the best of circumstances, getting and staying sober is incredibly challenging. While there is the initial challenge of detoxification and overcoming the minute-by-minute urge to drink or use drugs, ongoing recovery is far more complex. Those who have successfully achieved long-term sobriety know that healing must take place in the body as well as…
Overcoming an addiction to alcohol or drugs is not something that anyone should attempt without professional help and long-term support. Going it alone is rarely effective, and with each relapse, addiction recovery becomes more difficult. Unfortunately, many individuals attempt to quit without sufficient help because they are embarrassed, ashamed, or unable to take time away…
It is estimated that more than 12 million people currently abuse prescription drugs in the United States. This is more than the combined number who abuse cocaine, heroin, inhalants and hallucinogens. Nearly three-quarters of these individuals abuse opioid pain relievers such as Vicodin and Oxycodone. The statistics are both alarming and important to know if…
There is much we now know about drug abuse and addiction. Yet, there are many things we are still finding out from ongoing research. Fortunately, as more is learned, we are able to debunk common myths that are often generated by those with limited knowledge of the challenges facing individuals suffering from addiction. Myths About…
Whether you are seeking ongoing support after inpatient treatment or you’re currently in an outpatient treatment program, there are many benefits to participating in outpatient group therapy. But before we delve into the benefits, you must understand what group therapy is. What Is Group Therapy? Outpatient group therapy is a treatment option in a comprehensive…
When you’re dealing with a loved one’s addiction to drugs, it can be an incredibly frustrating daily situation. You have probably already encouraged them to seek treatment and didn’t get the response you wanted. The reality is that most addicts do not willingly enter treatment by themselves. Intervention is often necessary. It’s a common myth…
Why Does Holistic Treatment Help? Treating mind, spirit and body, as well the physical addiction means that addicts can experience faster, longer-lasting, and more effective recovery. Addiction isn’t something that you “catch,” get treatment for, and then it goes away. Addiction is a complicated illness tied closely to the psychological and emotional parts of us.…
Addiction recovery programs can be expensive, but that doesn’t mean that if you need it, you have to be wealthy to get it. No one should let financial situations stop them from getting the help they need. There are many ways to gain the money necessary to pay for your recovery program. Let’s explore some…
