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
A Brief History of Addiction Treatment
A Brief History of Addiction Treatment Addiction is as old as the human race. Unfortunately, for as long as we know, people have been seeking a way to alter their state of mind with nature’s plants, alcohol, and illegal drugs. For nearly just as long, people have also been trying to find various cures for addiction. As ... Read More
How to Live for the Moment in Addiction Recovery
How to Live for the Moment in Addiction Recovery Entering treatment can be a daunting experience. It’s always frightening stepping into the unknown. Life without drugs or alcohol for an addicted individual is just that: unknown territory. For many addicts, it’s not just the future but a haunting past filled with ... Read More
The Necessity of Forming Empathy in Drug and Alcohol Addiction Recovery
The Necessity of Forming Empathy in Drug and Alcohol Addiction Recovery Addiction has a way of taking control of an individual's thoughts and feelings. Things that used to be of high importance are put on the back burner and replaced with the needs that addiction brings. It's almost like addiction causes an individual ... 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
Reality Check: There’s Nothing Glamorous About Drug and Alcohol Addiction
Reality Check: There’s Nothing Glamorous About Drug and Alcohol Addiction There’s a scary misconception about drug and alcohol addiction that needs to be cleared up. Hollywood and other places sometimes portray addiction as glamorous, but the truth is that it is anything but. Drugs and alcohol are not something to ... Read More
The Olympics, Ryan Lochte, and Characteristics of Alcoholics
The Olympics, Ryan Lochte, and Characteristics of Alcoholics It seems as though each time the Olympics rolls around, the inevitable scandals and stories are right there with it. This year, Ryan Lochte and a group of fellow swimmers stole the spotlight, and unfortunately not for their gold medal achievements. What ... Read More
Drug Misuse in the Elderly
Drug Misuse in the Elderly When people think about drug misuse, the elderly aren’t the first to come to mind. In the eyes of most Americans, a “drug addict” is a young white male, in his twenties or early thirties. He is poor, homeless, jobless, and has little to no family ties. Not Your Typical Drug Addict In ... Read More