Overcoming addiction is one of the hardest things to do. To have a fighting chance, it’s important to seek out drug detox programs. Detox or detoxification provides a strong foundation from which to build the rest of the rehab experience. Studies show that relapse is less common for people who undergo detox first. Drug detox…
Lean drink is a highly addictive drink made like a cocktail using cough syrup and a soft drink. Its name comes from the fact that many people need to lean on things to avoid falling over when they drink it. Many young people start abusing the liquid codeine drink because it’s often easier to obtain…
When doctors prescribe medications, they tell their patients about potential side effects. These medications may contain powerful drugs designed to alleviate pain and other symptoms. What happens when people mix drugs at home? There are still effects, but users may be unaware of what they are. Knowing about lean drink side effects can alert you…
MDMA is one of the common names for the drug 3,4-Methylenedioxymethamphetamine. You might also know it as Molly or ecstasy. Whatever you call this drug, it can lead to a dangerous and life-threatening addiction. Fortunately, recovering from an MDMA addiction is possible, and Crestview Recovery can help. If you need to know more about MDMA…
Overcoming an addiction to cocaine can be a long and challenging process. It often starts with detox, where patients work through withdrawal symptoms. Learn more about cocaine withdrawal, how long it takes and what symptoms to prepare for. This can help you feel ready to tackle treatment and start working toward lasting cocaine addiction recovery.…
Millions of people use and abuse drugs around the world, and they do so for a wide variety of reasons. There’s no easy answer to the question, “Why do people do drugs?” Every individual is unique, but there are definitely some common factors that come up again and again. Let’s delve deeper into some of…
Drug addiction is a chronic, deadly condition characterized by compulsive and uncontrollable drug-seeking behavior and drug use despite harmful consequences and changes in brain chemistry. Drug addiction is also a relapsing disease. Relapse involves the return to drug use after recognizing the consequences and trying to stop using drugs. Contact Crestview Recovery to learn more…
Most people have their favorite holiday, and many choose that week-long stretch at the end of every year that encompasses Christmas and New Year’s. However, for someone who’s in recovery from drugs or alcohol, these few days can be the most trying of the year. If you’re worried about staying sober on New Year’s, contact…
There’s a massive disparity between the number of people who need addiction treatment and those who seek it. This leaves many people wondering how this could ever be the case. To these people, not seeking treatment indicates that people want to remain in addiction. Others simply don’t see the value of undergoing rehab treatment or…
Mental health concerns often intersect with substance use disorders. This is evident in the behavioral problem of codependency. Many times these two conditions exist side by side. This makes it especially difficult for those with substance abuse issues to break free from the cycle of addiction. As a result, some people imagine that they’ll never…