Sometimes, to be honest, it can feel easier to hold onto the past than let it go. Pain, trauma, fear and anxiety can build about how to cope with past emotional and physical hurt and, yet, the question remains of how to let go. What a person does in the face of pain is probably Read More…
Holistic approaches are currently ‘en vogue’ at treatment and addiction centers, particularly those which serve individuals at higher end facilities. One of the ways treatment facilities attend to the whole person and individualize care is to provide alternative treatments (acupuncture, equine-assisted therapy, massage therapy). Learn more about holistic approaches in addiction treatment and the value Read More…
The desire to help people, particularly loved ones, is a noble pursuit. Parents desire to see children succeed in school and life. Spouses want to support one another in solving problems life throws out and friends want to help one another through difficult times. A well-meaning impulse can backfire when addiction is present and helping Read More…
Recovery is the step which happens when a person decides to stop using alcohol or drugs and begin treatment. It is a process which lasts the entirety of a person’s life. A self-empowering approach to addiction recovery focuses on gaining full independence from addiction to live a purposeful life out from under the shadow of Read More…
Ecstasy overdose is preventable now that it is a public health concern. Long term effects of ecstasy use on the brain can include serotonin related disorders, short term effects may be dangerous as well. Find out what complications may arise from an overdose and how to mitigate the risks. How Overdose Happens Serotonin Read More…
Cocaine has addictive properties which are powerful and illegal. Considered a schedule II controlled substance with some legal therapeutic application as a pain reliever, the drug is highly abused for its pleasurable stimulant effects. It can also cause death in some individuals. Find out more about cocaine and how to look for signs and symptoms Read More…
Nicotine users report a huge factor in continuing to use is the slightly euphoric sensation it produces. A habit can quickly become addiction as psychological and physical dependence on the stimulant take hold. Learn more about how addiction to nicotine begins and how to kick the habit. Addiction When nicotine is used to produce a Read More…
Scientific experts do not know why people get hangovers. A few possible reasons may exist but hangover prevention and treatment are in the very early stages of comprehension. Much variation exists depending on a person-by-person scenario. Learn more about the common symptoms of hangovers, possible causes and what to do if a loved one is Read More…
Addiction is accompanied by denial, and if you’re a child in a family where an adult or adults are gripped by addiction, then you need to use your judgment to sift facts from the scenarios woven by addicts. People who are under the sway of drugs find it difficult to come to terms with their Read More…
Crack is a very addictive form of cocaine, and it does not take long to get hooked on to this drug. Once you’re physically and mentally dependant on crack, getting out of the habit is a challenge because of the withdrawal symptoms attached with this addiction. Without help and therapy, it is very difficult to Read More…
