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Outpatient Treatment for Depression
Outpatient treatment for depression might be a good option for those who have mild to moderate depression. However, it is not recommended for those with severe depression.
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Lorazepam and Alcohol
It is crucial to know that mixing lorazepam and alcohol leads to dangerous effects. Someone who drinks alcohol while taking lorazepam will have a reduced heart rate. A lower heart rate can lead to breathing issues. In some instances, this can even lead to death.
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Opioid Use Disorder and Incarceration
Many currently incarcerated people suffer from opioid use disorder (OUD). As a society, we incarcerate people based on choices they make. We label a person a “criminal,” and isolate them. We separate criminals from non-criminals. Calling for criminal justice reform runs beyond the scope of this article. However, we sentence people with opioid use disorder…
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Benzo Dependence
The following are conditions that may be treated with benzodiazepines which could lead to benzo dependence.
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What Is Opioid Use Disorder?
Understanding “What is Opioid Use Disorder (OUD)?” can be complicated. This is because there’s a lot of wrong information available about opioid use and the opioid crisis.
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How Does Outpatient Alcohol Treatment Work?
Harmony NC offers outpatient alcohol treatment. We offer treatment options that allow you to remain at home. Sustaining the routines of your life may prove a crucial element for your recovery.
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Addiction and ADHD
Our understanding of the nervous system is still in its childhood in many ways. Since our knowledge of this system is still young, so too is our comprehension of brain disorders.
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How to Talk to Your Partner About Their Addiction
Addiction is a family disease. It affects everyone in the life of the addicted person. If you feel that your spouse or partner has an issue with addiction, it can be tough to address it. But it’s important to do so.
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What Are the Long-term Effects of Cocaine Use?
Cocaine is made from the leaves of the coca plant. The plant commonly grows in Peru, Columbia, Ecuador, and other South American countries.
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Why is Aftercare so Important for Recovery?
recovery doesn’t end just because your program ended. Treatment is often just the first step. Recovery requires a continuum of care.
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Can You Get Addicted to Tramadol?
Can you get addicted to Tramadol? Tramadol (or Ultram) can be habit-forming for many people. So, yes, you can get addicted to it if you’re not careful. Keep reading to find out many important details.
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Can Amphetamine Abuse Cause Schizophrenia
Amphetamine abuse is a serious problem in the United States. According to the National Institute of Drug Abuse, over five million Americans are abusing prescription amphetamines alone.
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Long-term Side Effects of Benzodiazepines
Luke Perry and Drug Abuse – Actor Luke Perry, the teen idol who was best known for his portrayal of Dylan McKay in the popular television series Beverly Hills, 90210, died last week at age 52.
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Signs You Need Treatment for Meth Addiction
The numbers surrounding meth addiction in the United States paint a truly frightening picture. According to the National Institute of Drug Abuse statistics, well over 1.5 million people used crystal meth in the year 2017, including some 775,00 who had used it in the last 30 days.
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Medication Assisted Treatment for Opioid Addiction
Medication-Assisted Treatment or MAT is a blend of counseling and medication designed to improve outcomes. MAT has been used for opioid addiction since the 1960s and 70s, beginning first with methadone programs focused primarily on heroin addicts. However, the MAT method has evolved far beyond its humble roots.
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5 Warning Signs of Addiction
Addiction is insidious by nature. Any illness of the mind can be especially challenging to overcome because it’s afflicting the very organ we use to think and reason with. If the problem exists within the mind, how can one rely on the mind to solve it?
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Morphine vs. Heroin – What is the Difference?
Opioids are a class of drugs that are usually prescribed by doctors to treat moderate to severe pain, but also come in illicit forms.
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The Importance of Family Support During Rehab
For many of us, entering treatment for addiction will be one of the most important decisions we ever make. The road to acceptance is different for each of us. One of the things we all have in common though is that we benefit from the support of people who care about us. This is especially…
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Adventure Therapy for Substance Abuse
As you’ve probably heard, again and again, addiction is a disease that affects the mind, body, and spirit of those who suffer from it. Adventure therapy for substance abuse is one way you can address all these elements at once and get your recovery off to a healthy start.
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What to Expect From an Outpatient Alcohol Detox
Out of the many challenges that recovering people inevitably face, the first ones they encounter are often the hardest.
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Understanding Codependency and its Role in Addiction
Codependency is a type of dysfunctional, one-sided relationship. In a codependent relationship, one person relies on another to have their mental, physical, and emotional needs met. It is very common among addicts, who need the relationship to continue to function while continuing their addiction behaviors.
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