Women often face unique challenges while in rehab and during their recovery. Some of these hurdles are due to the physical differences between men and women, such as men metabolizing alcohol and other substances faster than women. Also, actors like pregnancy, motherhood, and a history of trauma can make treatment difficult. This is why a…
Prescription drug abuse is defined as “Taking drugs other than how they were prescribed to you,” and according to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, over 18 million Americans abused prescription drugs in 2017. Prescription drug abuse is dangerous not only on its own but because it can lead to opioid addiction. With that comes…
There are many long-term effects of using drugs, including mental, psychological, and physical effects of drug abuse. All this is in addition to the toll drug abuse takes on the relationships with your family, career, and friendships. The way drug abuse will affect each person will depend on the type of drug being used and…
The Thanksgiving holiday, for many Americans, is a celebration of and with family and friends. On the last Thursday in November, and throughout the long weekend, you may share good food, have fun conversations, and watch football, and usually, there are drinks flowing freely. For those with alcohol addiction and those in rehab or on…
An addiction to painkillers begins when a person starts to misuse one or more of the medications that were originally prescribed by a trusted doctor as a way of treating severe pain and extreme discomfort. If you are using your medications for more than what your doctor prescribed them, you are not alone. An estimated…
Admitting you have an addiction and reaching out to alcohol recovery centers for help is never easy. An array of feelings may arise, including embarrassment, frustration, and fear. If you have never sought treatment before, you may be anxious about the unknown and have many questions about what treatment will entail. One of the best…
Heroin addiction treatment can help a person stop using the drug, allowing them to live a healthier, happier life. Despite heroin’s highly addictive properties, many people have emerged on the other side of successful heroin rehab. Through a mix of therapies, nutritional education, and life skills training, you can develop positive thoughts and behaviors and…
An alcohol use disorder (AUD) is a mental and physical dependence on alcohol. This is a chronic illness that demands alcohol addiction treatment to overcome. Alcohol addiction has various symptoms, most notably an intense need for drinking, even when alcohol use has become problematic at home and work. If you or someone you know is…
Deciding to become sober is only one step towards sobriety; staying sober is where the work lies. Even though relapses are a part of recovery, numerous tips can help you maintain sobriety. The common misconception is that treating addiction is a one-size-fits-all program. However, different individuals struggle with different addictions for a diverse set of…
Addiction is a very common problem in the U.S. that affects millions of people. But despite the generalizations and stigma surrounding addiction, it is very complex, and its roots may stem from what happened during your early childhood. Knowing the connection between childhood trauma and addiction is vital to understand this problem. For instance, many…