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.
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.
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.
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.
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?
Opioids are a class of drugs that are usually prescribed by doctors to treat moderate to severe pain, but also come in illicit forms.
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 true when one finally chooses to stop the fight and accept help for their 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.
An overdose on drugs or alcohol can result in life-threatening effects. These effects can vary somewhat depending on the substances used. Still, in general, an overdose will cause confusion and disorientation,
June is National Safety Month so we’re taking this time to talk about safety planning in recovery. Safety planning is all about preparing for a sober lifestyle.
Hash Drug Addiction – Hashish, or hash, is a product derived from the trichomes, flowers, leaves, and stems of the cannabis plant.