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
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