Addiction treatment programs are challenging, but they have many benefits that come from the hard work you will put into it. This is not a process that you have to go through on your own. Addiction treatment help is available to you from a range of professionals and, in some cases, family. With a few…
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…
Peyote, LSD, PCP, and other hallucinogens affect your perception. This quality makes them irresistible to some users. Are they safe to use? What are the short and long-term hallucinogens effects you need to know about? Do you need to know more about substance abuse treatment? Get answers. Call us today at 866.262.0531. The Serotonin Connection…
Heroin is an incredibly addictive and dangerous drug. It comes in many varieties that people around the world use. One of the most worrying types of heroin is black tar heroin. Take a closer look at black tar heroin, why it’s so dangerous, its effects and how you can break free from a heroin addiction.…
Marijuana abuse is an issue that people oftentimes overlook, even though millions of people in the U.S. live with it every day. Since it does not produce dramatic or extreme withdrawal symptoms, the natural substance gets a reputation for being nearly harmless. The problem with marijuana is that it can, in fact, lead to psychological…
Even after you have worked hard to overcome addiction with the help of an addiction treatment center, relapse is still a risk. In fact, relapse impacts more than half of all people who have achieved sobriety after a substance abuse disorder. Often, there are triggers that can signal a potential relapse. By discovering your own…
Can you put a dollar figure on sobriety? While good health is priceless, you may have to put a dollar amount on recovery when the time comes to pay for you or a loved one to get well. So, how much does drug rehab cost? Paying for addiction treatment presents challenges for many. Fortunately, there…
According to the National Institute of Drug Abuse, as many as 29% of patients who receive opioids from their doctors will misuse them. An estimated 12% will become dependent on them to the point of disorder. So knowing the answer to “is morphine an opioid?” may, therefore, impact how you work with your doctor when…
Xanax is one of the most commonly prescribed benzodiazepines in the United States. It is also one of the most addictive. Like all benzodiazepines, Xanax is a central nervous system (CNS) depressant designed to treat patients with an acute panic disorder. It is not an antidepressant and not a pain killer, although people who become…
It isn’t easy coming to terms with the fact that you depend on a dangerous drug in order to feel normal. One of the things that makes drug and alcohol addiction so dangerous is that when people realize they are addicted, they have already developed a chemical dependency. Formidable withdrawal symptoms make quitting impossible for…