MDMA, (3,4-methylenedioxy-N-methylamphetamine) commonly known as Ecstasy, is considered by many to be a non habit-forming drug. Unfortunately, nothing could be further from the truth. Regular use of Ecstasy forces the mind and body to adjust to it, and before long your system adapts to a new homeostasis. When this homeostasis is disturbed, cravings occur. Withdrawal Read More…
Addiction and associated psychological problems are not easy to shake off. Recovering addicts have to be on guard even after detoxification and rehabilitation. The actual recovery process begins after the addict is discharged from the inpatient facility. Once an addict is out of the protective and regulated environment of a recovery center and back in Read More…
Heroin is one of the most highly addictive drugs on the market. The signs and symptoms of addiction are important to notice in loved ones in order to offer support and resources for treatment. Learn about the signs and symptoms of heroin addiction in addition to potential treatment options. Signs Produced from morphine, heroin is Read More…
Helping an addict recover and forgiving him go hand in hand. Without forgiveness there can be no closure to the painful days of addiction. Forgiveness helps all involved to move forward and not revisit those days ever again. Forgiveness is mutual. The addict too may be harboring grievances against friends and family for not being Read More…
Parents are allowed to drug test a teenager. Testing a teenager can help keep the home environment safe for everyone and intervention can save emotional and physical distress down the road. If a teen is living at home, parents have a right to test for drugs. Learn more on how to prepare for testing a Read More…
A recovery sponsor is a recovering or recovered addict who is available to guide and help another recovering addict. This is usually a one-to-one relationship. This is a useful system for a number of reasons. Many recovering addicts that attend support group meetings do not get all the answers there. Sometimes, issues crop up between Read More…
The brain plays a large role in addiction, largely focused on the dopamine system. Addictive drugs overstimulate the reward center of the brain which produces dopamine, creating a desire to keep using drugs or alcohol. Learn more about dopamine and the brain’s role in addiction. Neurons Neurons communicate with one another through the Read More…
