Staging an intervention is not an easy undertaking. It requires careful planning in order for it to be successful. You may not feel that the holiday season is the appropriate time to do one, but the reality is, anytime is a good time. The longer you delay, the deeper your loved one may be […]
View Full PostOver 20 million people in the United States suffer from a substance use disorder, and 7.9-million of those suffer from a co-occurring mental disorder. Cooccurring disorders, also known as dual diagnosis, happens when someone with a mental disorder such as bipolar, schizophrenia, PTSD, anxiety, or depression becomes addicted to a substance such as drugs or […]
View Full Post Loving an addict is difficult, painful, and often lacks the emotional reward given by normal relationships. Persons who are addicted are often egocentric, reckless, and selfish, and often care more about their next high than a person who is giving up everything for them. Unfortunately, this behavior is unlikely to change, and for the […]
View Full PostKetamine, also commonly called Special K, is most-well-known for its history as a club drug, which dates back to the 1970s. It’s also increasingly making the news as a drug which could potentially be used to treat severe depression, leading many users to accept the drug as safe for recreational use. The drug’s medical history […]
View Full PostDrug and alcohol abuse knows no boundaries. Even the most loving and supportive families can find themselves caught with their loved one in the downward spiral of substance abuse. It can start with something as innocent as an injury or a surgery, where someone you care about is given opioids for pain control. Some families […]
View Full PostMost parents understand their teens are exposed to drugs and alcohol, possibly trying, or recreationally using them. In some cases, as a parent, it is better to turn a blind eye and allow your children to learn from their mistakes. In others, teens can actively harm themselves, their futures, and their health by developing substance […]
View Full PostEveryone knows how difficult everyday life is for an addict, but what about the people who love them? Unfortunately, with all of our energy being devoted to trying to help them, we often forget to take care of ourselves. It occurred to me if my loved one did decide to get sober, I might not […]
View Full PostFentanyl or Fentanil is one of the most popular pain medications used for chronic, long-term, and severe short-term pain, such as when recovering from surgery or injury. The drug is a synthesized opioid, with an average of 50-100 times the potency of morphine. As a result, fentanyl is also very common as a street drug, […]
View Full PostMost of us know something about genetics – how DNA from parents will pass on to their children. That’s why someone with brown eyes is likely to produce children with brown eyes, and someone who is short will likely have short children. Most of us know that the inheritance of genetic traits goes on to […]
View Full PostAn estimated 24.6 million Americans suffer from a drug or alcohol use disorder. Unfortunately, while those people suffer from health problems, exhibit risky behavior, and often damage themselves and their relationships, the people around them suffer too. Data shows that nearly 8.3 million children live or have lived with an addicted parent or parents, and […]
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