Liver damage is one of the most common and devastating complications of alcoholism. If you are drinking significantly – in terms of frequency or the amount – you could be at risk for developing this condition. For many people with alcohol use disorder, recognizing the risks that come from this disease is the first step…
People often wonder why a person can’t summon the willpower to get sober on his or her own. Typically, a person will relapse within the first week or two of trying to get clean because the symptoms of drug withdrawal are so uncomfortable. Different drugs have different withdrawal symptoms, both mental and physical. In some…
To end an addiction to alcohol, you will have to go through withdrawal. Sadly, many individuals are so worried about what alcohol withdrawal will be like that they choose not to get sober at all—having a better understanding of what to expect can encourage those struggling with alcoholism to seek help and begin the journey…
Drug addiction is a common yet often silent disease that millions of Americans fight each year. Anyone who has been through it and has come out the other side knows all too well the type of irreparable damage that compulsive drug seeking and abuse brings. Some people lose their homes, cars, and financial independence when…
Millions of Americans currently need drug or alcohol addiction treatment. Unfortunately, a staggering amount of these people will never seek help for this problem. Of the ones that do, some will relapse when withdrawal symptoms start to appear. This setback will require them to go through multiple rehab attempts before finally achieving successful sobriety. If…
Investing in your future means tackling and overcoming your drug addiction. You may be facing addiction after using prescription pain medications. Or, you may have made a few mistakes that lead you to the development of addiction to illicit drugs. No matter how you got to this point, our team at Crestview Recovery can help…
Drug addiction is not something that people can just stop on their own without professional help. Since addiction is a disease, they require help when dealing with and recovering from it. For some people, addiction treatment is enough to put them on the road to recovery. Others require addiction medicines to help them get well.…
Like the many other medications individuals take for issues like anxiety, Xanax may involve side-effects. It’s important to understand what these are, so you can seek help if you’re experiencing them. Taking Xanax for an extended period of time often results in addiction. Xanax’s short-term, pleasurable effects make people want more of it, and they…
Prescription opioids like oxycodone have a high risk of addiction and dependence. People who are recovering from surgery are sometimes prescribed opiates in order to cope with the pain. When taken over an extended period of time, oxycodone affects the brain’s ability to manage pain. This can cause people to take more of the drug.…
When it comes to overcoming addiction, knowledge is power. One question that many people ask is before detoxing is, “How long do the effects of heroin last?” Those who struggle with heroin or know someone who does should know the answer. Those who know the dangers of heroin addiction know that it is extremely important…