There are several treatment options to choose from based on your specific abuse disorder and needs. The typical length of rehab programs are: 30, 60 and 90 days. There are extended programs as well, such as sober living facilities or halfway houses. The most important … Read more
One of the toughest addictions to overcome is heroin addiction. Heroin is a powerful opioid that rapidly enters the brain upon consumption. It creates a pleasurable “rush” that the individual becomes dependent upon. Eventually, the user’s body starts needing larger amounts to feel good. This … Read more
Alcohol is classified as a depressant – it slows down vital functions causing slurred speech, unsteady movement, inebriation, etc. It decreases one’s ability to think rationally and distorts his or her judgment. After you drink alcohol, it absorbs into the bloodstream through the stomach and … Read more
Substance abuse is a serious mental issue. Addiction can be of various types and can get extremely challenging to get rid of. Let’s review some of the most useful tools that can be used to overcome addiction.
Medical detoxification is a systematic process that involves safe withdrawal from drugs or alcohol for individuals who have an addiction. It is also known as Systematic withdrawal.
Abuse of harmful substances makes an individual physically dependent on them, which leads to withdrawal symptoms when they attempt to stop abruptly or unplanned. Detoxification systematically removes these toxins while addressing and treating the effects of withdrawal, and it is ideally carried out in a structured environment under a physician’s supervision.
If a loved one has just recovered from drug or alcohol abuse or addiction, it is important for you to be able to identify any signs of relapse so that you can help the person take corrective action right away. Here are the common relapse … Read more
Alcoholism or alcohol use disorder is a disease that develops gradually and progresses over time. Slowly, it takes over the person’s life – from their health to their finances, relationships, and mental health. While the progression of alcoholism may not be easily visible, some clear … Read more
There is a difference between drug addiction and dependence that is important to understand. Although some use these words interchangeably, the preferred term is now “Substance use disorder”.
Prescription drug abuse is defined as the use of prescription medication in a way not intended by the prescribing doctor. This type of substance abuse may become ongoing and compulsive, despite the patient-facing its negative effects in life.
Addicts are commonly seen as people who have hit rock-bottom, maybe from poor income dysfunctional households or school dropouts. We tend to think that we would quickly recognize an addict when we see one. This is not always true. There are many people who are … Read more
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