Avoidance in relation to substance addiction is simply the refusal that there is an issue. Often times, addicts are in denial that they are abusing drugs and/or alcohol to get through their daily lives. There is a social stigma attached to substance abuse that makes admitting addiction incredibly difficult. Addicts do ... Read More
What Heroin Does to Your Body
Heroin addiction has become a serious issue that is affecting the entire country. As more and more people find themselves addicted to opioids, heroin continues to grow in popularity due to its easy access and cheap price. Heroin not only has the power to take your life but also has risks and negative effects with what ... Read More
Is Too Much Screen Time to Blame for Your Depression?
If you are struggling with depression and want help relieving the pain, one of the first things professionals have begun recommending is reducing the amount of time spent looking at your computer and phone screens. Studies now show that the impact from screen time has detrimental impacts on individuals struggling with ... Read More
The Truth About Methadone
Methadone is a highly contested pharmaceutical medication typically prescribed for moderate to severe pain but made popular for its use in assisting with the treatment of opioid addiction. Because methadone acts on the same opioid receptors as morphine and heroin, many detox and addiction treatment centers elect to ... Read More
Addiction in the LGBTQ Community
Drug addiction has become a serious issue that requires an urgent solution. Overdose and addiction rates just continue to rise as time passes, leaving many at risk for no chance to recover from their substance abuse. For those that do have the opportunity to go through treatment there is the opportunity to understand ... Read More
What is a Personality Disorder?
The human brain is the only thing that creates and named itself. Isn't that a wild thought? We mention that to show how complex the structure of the brain is and to foreshadow to how many things can go "wrong." People with personality disorders aren't wrong as people - their disorder wasn't a choice. But what is ... Read More
All About Rehab: Comparing Addiction Treatment Methods
Addiction treatment methods are often extremely misunderstood. Many individuals genuinely believe the false rumors and the myths that surround addiction treatment methods. Did you know that out of people who need to get treated, only 10% actually do? That is an insane number when there are so many options available. So ... Read More
Everything You Need to Know About Holistic Rehab
For those who have tried the standard approaches to addiction treatment such as 12-step based groups and 'talk therapy' it can be discouraging to relapse. Even the 12-step literature tells us, if something isn't working, we need to change it. But, what about your addiction treatment can you change? Maybe you have been ... Read More