The detox process may be uncomfortable or even painful. But for individuals who are dependent on certain drugs, such as alcohol or benzodiazepines, it can be fatal if not managed properly. Many find that after a short period of medically supervised detox, the withdrawal symptoms pass. However, some people ... Read More
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Updated August 8, 2019 Imagine all of the worst aspects of opiate withdrawal: the sweats, cramps, irritability, unbearable cravings, nausea, shakes, temperature fluctuations, and bone-deep pain. The pain of withdrawal is so great that most adults who are dependent on opiates and other substances can’t bear to detox ... Read More
Inhalant Abuse: Getting High with Household Products
Inhalant Abuse: Getting High with Household Products Drugs that cause addiction aren’t always bought right off the street from the pockets of a drug dealer. The horrific reality that many parents don’t understand is that there are addictive substances in everyday household products. Inhalants are addictive chemicals ... Read More
Making Friendships Work During Drug and Alcohol Recovery
Making Friendships Work During Drug and Alcohol Recovery It is not the brightest idea to return to old friends who utilize old habits, i.e. use drugs or alcohol, once treatment concludes. Especially in early drug and alcohol recovery, relapse rates are high for those that have completed a stay at an addiction ... Read More
Treating Addiction and Severe Panic Disorder Together
Treating Addiction and Severe Panic Disorder Together One out of five people that experience an anxiety or mood disorder also suffers from an alcohol or drug addiction. Panic disorder, a kind of anxiety disorder, is commonly seen amongst people in treatment seeking help for addiction. Severe panic disorders can leave a ... Read More
The Combination of Schizophrenia and Addiction in Treatment
The Combination of Schizophrenia and Addiction in Treatment Almost half of the individuals that seek treatment for an addiction have a concurring mental health issue. About one percent of the American population suffers from Schizophrenia. When left untreated, this mental illness can result in increased drug use and ... Read More
What Being a Parent of an Addict Taught Me
What Being a Parent of an Addict Taught Me I am the parent of an addict. A heroin addict, to be specific. No one can prepare a mother for this kind of lifestyle. However, as moms around the world tend to do, I stepped up to the plate and dealt with the hand I was given. Baseball games and slumber parties were traded ... Read More
Innocent Highs to Miserable Lows: My Experience with Kratom Products
Innocent Highs to Miserable Lows - My Experience with Kratom Products Kratom products have been classified as a schedule one substance by the Drug Enforcement Administration. By September 30, 2016, over-the-counter distribution of Kratom will be illegal. All suppliers will be expected to remove kratom from their ... Read More
