If a key existed to unlock expression within a child who has mental health issues, autism or other concerns, help a young woman stay off drugs or support criminals in reducing recidivism risk, it would make so many lives more rich. Perhaps one key does not unlock all the mysteries of addiction or mental health Read More…
A trigger is something that makes an individual want to do an activity, usually harmful. Triggers are different for different people. An individual who smokes or has recently quit smoking might have triggers such as drinking coffee, socialising, being in a stressful situation, or smelling cigarette smoke. Types of Triggers Knowing what triggers affect an Read More…
Suboxone is a form of help with opiate addiction by preventing symptoms of withdrawal from drugs such as heroin or other opiates. Suboxone is prescribed during the maintenance phase of treatment following acute opiate withdrawal resolution. Learn about Suboxone and how it helps with opiate withdrawal. What is Opiate Withdrawal? Opiate class of drugs including Read More…
What does quitting meth cold turkey mean? It’s stopping use of meth abruptly without any medical guidance or formal treatment plan. Is quitting meth cold turkey safe? What are the signs of meth withdrawal? Cold Turkey Meth Withdrawal Quitting meth cold turkey, that is, totally and all at once is the most difficult way to Read More…
Naltrexone is a medication which helps in recovery from other substances like opioids and alcohol. More than 24.5 million people in the United States currently use illicit substances. Pain relievers are commonly opioids and Naltrexone may be appropriate for use to help with addiction and dependence issues. Naltrexone is a type of prescription medication used Read More…
Cocaine is a very effective stimulant. Withdrawal symptoms for the drug usually start within hours of taking the last dose. Symptoms of Cocaine Withdrawal Withdrawal from certain substances, like alcohol and benzodiazepines, can involve severe physical withdrawal symptoms; however, detoxing from Cocaine brings most psychological withdrawal symptoms. Some symptoms of Cocaine withdrawal are fatigue, increased Read More…
Often loved ones or friends in Alcoholics Anonymous have many questions about meetings and the process designed to help people get sober. It is natural to have questions but it helps to understand why anonymity is so important to the process of sobriety, recovery and AA. Within AA Itself Most people who are not members Read More…
If one assumes that kids in college only abuse alcohol and illegal drugs, then that would be a false assumption. As a matter of fact, legally obtained drugs are some of the most widely abused on college campuses. Prescription drugs are easily available, and a lot of students use them to improve academic performance. When Read More…
When a person struggles with addiction, it can be difficult to get the person into treatment. Denial may be strong and keep the person in the illness. Denial is powerful and it takes a carefully planned process to get an intervention just right. A group of loved ones will gather together to confront a person Read More…
Addiction has historically been seen as a man’s problem, not one that typically affects women. Recently, addiction research has focused attention on the differing impact addiction has on women and men. Women and men process the experience differently and often need different support mechanisms to get through addiction recovery. Learn more about whether gender really Read More…
