Archive: Alcohol, Drug Addiction, FAQ, Heroin, Opioids, Prescription Drugs
How Drug Addiction Affects Serotonin And Dopamine
December 2nd, 2014Drug and alcohol addiction are not matters of choice; they’re a matter of process. Depending on the type of drug and dose and even the person’s genetic make-up, drugs can take hold abruptly, or gradually, without warning, rendering the individual powerless to stop the addiction. How drug addiction affects serotonin and dopamine levels in the […]
What To Look For When Choosing An Inpatient Drug Rehab Center
November 19th, 2014What Makes Inpatient Drug Rehab Successful The intensity of the experience is what makes inpatient drug rehab so successful. Someone undergoing an inpatient treatment program will have access to support 24/7 for a period of 21 days or longer. A person in inpatient care will attend both individual and group counseling sessions, often on a […]
How Involved Should You Really Be With An Addict In The Family?
November 3rd, 2014When someone you love is suffering from an addiction to drugs or alcohol, it can leave you facing some tough choices about your level of involvement. Those facing addiction fair better when loved one’s aid in their recovery. They can also be instrumental in the success of an intervention. At the same time, you may […]
Lying Through Addiction: How To Tell When Someone Is On Drugs
October 29th, 2014Something to remember when considering whether or not someone you care about has a drug problem is that people whose minds are being affected by drugs often lie. Dishonesty is something you can usually count on experiencing when you’re attempting to help someone get into a treatment program or even when first asking them if […]
How To Help A Friend Or Loved One Who Is In Treatment
October 27th, 2014During the course of drug and alcohol rehabilitation, many struggling with addiction will need certain changes in their lives to help support the decision they made to become and stay sober. As a friend, support in a variety of ways is the best form of help to give someone while they take the long and […]
How To Do A Drug Intervention Successfully
October 17th, 2014Often there comes a time when a drug-addicted loved one is reluctant to seek treatment. Perhaps they are beyond the point of making sound decisions for themselves, else they remain in a state of denial about their disease, regardless of the effect it has on their life. In these times, being that we are concerned […]
What Is Drug Rehab Really Like: An Inside Perspective
October 13th, 2014Just as many of us want to know what to expect when we go to the dentist, though it’s been laid out for us so many times before, explained in plain English, we still, as creatures of self-preservation, crave some level of knowledge that keeps us feeling safe and at ease. Transitions such as checking […]
Are Sober Living Facilities For You?
October 9th, 2014Addiction’s Reign, Sobriety’s Journey Addiction seems to demand so much of those who suffer under its ever-tightening grip. The demand that gnaws at the skin, causing cravings and sickness, comes both at the price of physical and mental stability. It can be said that those who take the best step in their lives are those […]
The Science Behind Drug Abuse And Addiction
October 2nd, 2014Just as people differ in appearance due to genetic makeup, their environment, and the ways in which they care for themselves, so to do they differ in susceptibility to disease, including the disease of addiction. Addiction affects a person’s body and mind, changing chemicals in the brain, altering emotions, health, and a slew of other […]
The Top Ten Reasons That People Become Addicted to Drugs
September 30th, 2014There are several major players in the lineup of contributing factors leading to drug addiction. Many of those who suffer at the hand of addiction are also plagued by a mental illness, commonly in the form of an emotional disorder, such as depression. Those of us who suffer from other leading causes of addiction may […]
Myths About Drug Abuse and Addiction Infographic
September 23rd, 2014Learn more on Myths About Drug Abuse and Addiction illustrated with a visually stunning infographic that is easy to read and has a PDF version for you to download. Download PDF
Pet-Friendly Drug Rehab
September 16th, 2014Although beneficial for your health, entering a drug rehab center can be emotionally challenging. There are also many barriers when it comes to overcoming addiction and freeing yourself from this disease to start a fresh, sober life. One barrier that may keep you from entering rehab is having to leave your emotional supports at home. […]
