Fentanyl Detox and Overdose Risks
This article is about Fentanyl Detox. In case the reader is a loved one of the person needing Fentanyl Detox we must start by explaining the risks associated with being physical near a Fentanyl user even if they are currently detoxing from Fentanyl already. Many times a person will try and detox
7 Warning Signs of Alcoholism
Alcoholism, or alcohol use disorder, affects 6.2% of the U.S. adult population, or approximately some 15.1 million people over the age of 18. Alcohol is the most commonly accepted intoxicating substance in the world, despite being one of the most common causes of preventable death. Alcohol use disorder is characterized by an inability to
The Stages of Alcoholism
The National Institute on Drug Abuse and Alcoholism estimates that some 14.1 million U.S. adults struggle with an alcohol use disorder. AUD, commonly known as alcoholism, is characterized by compulsively seeking alcohol despite negative impacts to health, social life, and career or finances. Alcoholism is one of the third leading causes of preventable death
Drug Rehab for Veterans
The United States proud history of military service is one that is both admirable and often essential to our country’s role in global politics. But, for the 18.5 million men and women now discharged from the military, that service makes them more vulnerable to substance abuse and substance use disorders, known as SUDs or
How to Cope with Divorce During Rehab or Recovery
Rehab and recovery are difficult, traumatic, and often one of the most time-intensive and emotionally intensive periods you will ever go through as an adult. Despite that, many of us have to cope with losing loved ones and marriages during this period. While it’s always better if you can avoid tumultuous life changes during
Psychodrama in Addiction Treatment
Psychodrama is an action method used in psychotherapy to help patients recognize and overcome aspects of behavior, emotions, or reactions that might be based on memory or previous experiences. The tactic is used to attempt to help patients through negative reactions and responses, to “unblock” creative, spontaneous, and healthy reactions to events, people, and
What is PCP?
Phencyclidine or PCP is a popular recreational drug, known for its dissociative, hallucinogenic, and euphoric effects. The drug is a schedule II drug in the United States but is still popular as a street drug. In fact, some estimates suggest that as many as 2.9% of adults over age 25 have had the drug
Why Understanding Dopamine is Crucial to Treating Opioid Addiction
More than 20 million people in the United States struggle with opioid addiction. Drugs like heroin, fentanyl, and methadone contribute to a problem that kills more than 130 Americans each day. Yet, less than 11% of addicts will ever go on to seek help and attempt to recover from opioid addiction for the long-term.
Can My Employer Fire Me if I Go to Rehab?
While most people think of addicts as unemployed and sometimes homeless, the truth is that most addicts are actually part of the working population. With an estimated 19.7 million U.S. adults suffering from a substance abuse problem, it’s only natural that most would be employed. This can result in both high-functioning and non-high-functioning performance, but
The Dangers of At Home Drug Detox and at Home Drug Detox Products
Detoxing, or the process of withdrawing from a substance, is the first and one of the more important steps of addiction recovery. Detox is arguably the most important part of recovery in that, without detoxing, you can never go on to seek out or receive treatment. At the same time, less than 10% of Americans