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
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The Benefits and Dangers of Drug Replacement Therapy
Drug replacement therapy, also called drug substitute therapy, is a common practice in many rehabilitation facilities today. It's an approach to addiction treatment that's generally accepted and positively viewed by medical professionals. Still, there are some facilities and professionals who hold out on supporting ... 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
Shedding Light on Why Addiction is a Brain Disorder
Shedding Light on Why Addiction is a Brain Disorder There is a long-standing argument about addictive behavior, and whether addiction is a brain disorder or a behavioral-related issue. According to a new study by The American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM), addiction is now officially described as a chronic ... Read More
U.S. States Leading the Way In Drug Addiction Rates
U.S. States Leading the Way In Drug Addiction Rates When drug addictions rates are reported on the evening news, we hear the same few states mentioned over and over, especially surrounding the topic of opiate epidemic. This isn’t to say that any state is immune and is unaffected by drugs. But, the following states ... Read More
Reducing the Stigma of Addiction One Story at a Time
Reducing the Stigma of Addiction One Story at a Time Addict. The word immediately brings a negative connotation to mind. There is nothing good about the word addict. For this reason, a huge stigma of addiction exists, and that, unfortunately, holds many people back from getting the help they need so badly. Society ... Read More
How to Get Through Pain Without Painkiller Addiction
How to Get Through Pain Without Painkiller Addiction The opioid epidemic in America is at a record high. A vast majority of the time, people who got addicted initially went to their doctor for pain relief or a medical procedure. Most of them had no intention of developing a painkiller addiction, and they never even ... 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