The United States is in the middle of a drug crisis. The meth epidemic is one of the more serious situations the country faces at this time. If meth has gotten a hold of your life, then a meth addiction rehab in Portland Oregon is the answer to health and happiness. What is the Meth Epidemic? In…
Codeine is a prescription narcotic that can be used to treat pain but can be abused by individuals addicted to the drug. Anyone using the drug needs to understand the dangerous and potentially lethal codeine side effects from recreational use. Codeine is an opioid-based drug that may create an intense high, sense of euphoria, or…
Addiction and drug abuse are never easy situations to accept, especially if they are impacting your loved ones. But how does one understand the common signs of addiction and the telltale signs of drug abuse in a family member or close friend? You may be missing some other key signals for drug abuse as a…
In 2015 alone, nearly 12.5 million Americans over the age of 12 took prescription pain medication for a non-medical reason, which equates to almost 5% of the American population. Opiate painkillers, which are used in a clinical setting to treat chronic, traumatic, and severe pain, are among the most commonly prescribed medications in the United…
Pain medication addiction is a serious problem so if you think you might need treatment, you’re in the right place. If you’re already thinking about adjusting your pain pill intake then it’s likely you’ll need treatment from a painkiller addiction rehab. Noticing your relationship with pain medication has got out of hand is a big part…
Morphine is one of the strongest opiates prescribed to patients, which makes it highly addictive and can lead to drug dependency. Morphine is so strong in fact that it can cause intense morphine withdrawal if a patient that becomes highly dependent tries to quit. This is why many attend a morphine addiction rehab center. Withdrawal symptoms…
Opioid addicts often look like everyday men and women. One such addict, Ryan Opsahl, was looking to end his life-altering addiction and begin the road to recovery. Opsahl began his journey to recovery at Crestview Recovery in South East Portland. Opsahl’s Story Like most addicts, Opsahl’s addiction first began when his doctor prescribed Vicodin after…
As marijuana is going mainstream, it is more accessible than ever before. Most medical and recreational users of the plant will not experience any problems. However, given its increasing popularity and use, it is the perfect time to ask the question – how addictive is marijuana? For a small number of people, the answer to…
OCD, obsessive-compulsive disorder, has become more and more popular in recent years. People often refer to it in a rather colloquial language and say things like “I am a bit OCD” when they have a habit of tidying up often and excessively or arranging certain objects on their desks in a symmetric way. However, a…
Medication is a regular part of many therapies that deal with mental illnesses. Doctors often treat conditions like depression or anxiety with a combination of therapy and medication. An often used drug is Xanax. But, what is Xanax? What is Xanax? To give a good overview of the medication we start with a Xanax definition.…