When individuals struggle with substance abuse, the most effective means of treatment is to enroll in professional treatment programs. These programs typically offer a variety of services, such as individual and group counseling, medication-assisted treatment, support groups, relapse prevention classes, and more. It’s important to understand the basics of these programs as well as the […]

The use and abuse of drugs has been a major concern in the United States for decades. The National Institute on Substance Abuse estimates that 16.3 million people aged 12 and older in the US had an abuse disorder in 2018. This statistic highlights the importance of drug rehabilitation programs and other resources that are […]

Often times, addicts get into treatment for addiction and during the cause recovery fall into relapse. Meaning that they return to their previous addiction and relapse is sometimes worse than the first time of addiction. So, it is vital to prevent relapse in individuals during recovery. There are different ways to help a person cope […]

Often it is difficult to know in the early stage if an individual is addicted to substances like drugs or alcohol. But as the addiction progresses there are signs which indicate that a person is addicted to substances. These signs may vary based on the individual’s personality and the specific situation, but some signs generally […]

Recovering from addiction is quite challenging, however, what could prove to be more tasking, is living a healthy life. At the initial stage, you will have to deal with the cravings and temptations associated with your addiction. Typically, you will have been armed with the necessary life skills during addiction treatment. Life after addiction is […]

Opiates are commonly referred to as narcotics. And they are central nervous system depressants that are conventionally prescribed to relieve pain. Opiates produce two effects when they are taken: Pain relief and pleasure. Common prescription opiates that are commonly abused are: Morphine, Cough syrups containing codeine, Meperidine and Paregoric containing opium. There are three broad […]

Relapse is not an event, rather it is a process. It is interesting to note that Relapse is not something that starts within the blink of an eye. It is a process which has a long time coming, probably weeks or months before the actual manifestation. When addiction treatment has been completed, there is always […]

In the world today, one of the most abused drugs is marijuana. Some school of thoughts believe marijuana is safe while others don’t. And while marijuana is legal in some places, it is illegal in other places. Our body does not recognize if a drug is legal or not. However, it only responds to the […]