Hallucinogen Addiction: More than just a Bad Trip In recent decades, hallucinogens have been more evident in recreational drug use. These drugs cause weird side effects like visions, skewed perceptions, and audio hallucinations. Although people think these drugs are natural and harmless, many are man-made and provide ... Read More
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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 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
Beware of Seasonal Affective Disorder Triggered Relapse This Holiday Season
This Fall & Winter, Beware of Relapse Due to Seasonal Affective Disorder Seasonal Affective Disorders (SAD) is known to have an effect on drug and alcohol addiction. Characterized as a type of depression, SAD can easily cause a person to begin to slip away and begin thinking about or actively relapsing. It is just ... 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
How to Protect Your Sobriety in Early Recovery
The Best Steps to Take in Early Recovery to Protect Your Sobriety There's only one goal in early recovery: Stay sober. While recovery should be taken one day at a time, the more days you get, the stronger you'll be in the long run. Although relapse is always a risk, there are things you can do in early recovery to ... Read More
All About the Drug Ecstasy
All About the Drug Ecstasy What is Ecstasy? Ecstasy is a street term for methylenedioxymethamphetamine or MDMA. This drug is a man-made substance that has effects comparable to stimulants and hallucinogens. MDMA is typically taken orally, but may also be snorted in its powder form. The drug ecstasy has addictive ... Read More
