Addiction is a disease that impacts every area of your life. If you’re ready to get help, you’ll need to understand that not all addictions are the same. Some people seem to have more of a physical dependence, where you experience the symptoms of your addiction in your body. Others seem more affected mentally, as…
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Driving while under the influence of drugs is one of the most dangerous and irresponsible things a person can do — yet, it’s a phenomenon that occurs every day. The problem of drugged driving has been increasing in frequency and severity for many years, and understanding the scope of the issue is critical to personal and public…
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The true cost of a DUI may be more than you’re willing to pay. Yet, few people consider that when deciding to drink and drive. You’ve had a few drinks after work, but you feel fine. So, you choose to take a chance and drive yourself home. This simple decision can have devastating consequences. If…
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Many people who struggle with addictions to drugs or alcohol are also diagnosed with mental health disorders — and vice versa. While mental illness and addiction are two very different diagnoses, they can impact the same person at the same time. This is called co-occuring disorders or comorbidity. Because substance abuse and mental health have such a strong link, many…
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Gone are the days when addiction was considered a moral failing or a lack of self-discipline on the part of the individual. Today, comprehensive research studies show that an addiction to drugs or alcohol is both a complex brain disorder and a mental illness. Substance use disorders lead to hundreds of billions of dollars of addiction-related healthcare every…
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Losing a Parent to Drug Overdose Data from the National Center for Health Statistics shows that there has been a sharp increase in drug overdose deaths among adults aged 55-64, from 4.2% in 1999 to 28.0% in 2017. This massive increase in mortality has caused children to suffer. After losing a parent to drug overdose, many children…
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What Are Barbiturates? Barbiturates are central nervous symptom depressants used as a treatment for sleep-related disorders, anxiety and seizure disorders. These drugs were commonly used in the 1960s and 1970s but were superseded by benzodiazepines, which is a safer option, due to increased cases of overdose and dependency issues. Barbiturates are harmless when taken in…
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If you are in recovery, having a pet may not seem like a priority. However, pets in recovery can be an important source of comfort and support. In fact, pets can help you in several ways: Companionship in Recovery Recovery does not have to be lonely. If you are still working on strengthening human relationships…
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For a long time, many addiction therapists and professionals have spoken about entry level drugs. These are substances that can lead to the use of more addictive and dangerous substances. Alcohol, marijuana and prescription pills are the most common substances defined as entry level drugs. What Is an Entry Level Drug? The definition is simple.…
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While the country focuses on opioid use, amphetamine — commonly known as meth — is being overshadowed even though it’s making a comeback in the United States. According to a recent study, hospitalizations due to amphetamine have risen about 245% from the last decade. This figure is absurdly high when compared to hospitalizations from opioids, which were…
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