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What To Pack When Going To An Inpatient Drug And Alcohol Rehab Center
March 26th, 2018Upon arriving at a treatment facility, individuals will check in and begin the admission process. During check-in, the center’s admissions team will inspect bags to ensure there are no prohibited items brought into the facility in order to ensure everyone’s safety. Some drug and alcohol rehab centers may also catalog an individual’s belongings to make […]
Drug Addiction Mortality Rates (Risk Of Death)
March 22nd, 2018U.S. Drug Deaths: 2000-2016 In 2000, just under 20,000 people died from using drugs. Ten years later, in 2010, almost 40,000 people died. The most recent data, from 2016, shows over 64,000 Americans died of drug overdoses in that year alone. Drug use mortality rates have steadily increased every year since 2000. Since 2012, there […]
Common Drug Paraphernalia
February 12th, 2018What Is Paraphernalia? Most drugs cannot be abused on their own. For a person abusing drugs to achieve a high or euphoric state, they typically administer the drug in a way which allows it to affect their body and brain as quickly as possible. To do this, drugs may be altered in form or loaded […]
Substance-Induced Mood Disorders
February 5th, 2018There have been many reports of substance-induced mood disorders since the 1950s, though there is still a lot unknown about this condition. Despite the many cases reported, few case studies have been conducted about it. If feelings of depression or mania were present prior to taking a medication, then the condition is not considered a […]
Opioid-Induced Androgen Deficiency
January 16th, 2018What Is Opioid-Induced Androgen Deficiency? Opioid-Induced Androgen Deficiency (OPIAD) was discovered to be a possible consequence of opioid use about four decades ago. OPIAD is a syndrome caused by prolonged overexposure to opioids. Despite how common OPIAD is, it is commonly under-diagnosed as a negative effect of chronic opioid use. The Centers for Disease Control […]
The Dangers Of Using Tin Foil To Smoke Drugs
January 15th, 2018In pursuit of the next fix or high, some individuals go to great lengths to be able to use a drug, including fashioning tin foil (aluminum foil) into a smoking apparatus. Smoking a drug this way can make an already dangerous practice even riskier. Drug abuse, regardless of the drug of choice or method of […]
Commonly Abused Over-The-Counter (OTC) Medications
January 12th, 2018Many people may believe over-the-counter medications are safer than abused prescription medications or illicit drugs. Yet abuse of these drugs can lead to a variety of physical and mental health problems, and in certain instances, addiction and overdose. Frequently Abused Over-The-Counter Medications Dextromethorphan (DXM), a cough suppressant, and loperamide, an anti-diarrheal, are the two most […]
Loneliness and Addiction
January 8th, 2018The Loneliness Epidemic Loneliness has been referred to as a modern-day epidemic. Some surveys find that nearly 75 percent of Americans combat loneliness, while Forbes reports that “the number of Americans with no close friends has tripled since 1985.” Both loneliness and social isolation have strong influences over substance-abusing behaviors. Studies have revealed how loneliness […]
Using The Marchman Act To Get Your Loved One Into Rehab Involuntarily
January 5th, 2018Understanding The Marchman Act Florida’s Substance Abuse Impairment Act (Marchman Act) is part of a Florida statute that helps people receive treatment for addiction. The act is also known as the Hal S. Marchman Alcohol and Other Drug Services Act. The Marchman Act is a law that permits a person to be admitted for an […]
Opioid Overdoses Decrease Life Expectancy In The United States
January 3rd, 2018Opioid Overdose Deaths Reach New Highs As drug overdose deaths increased at an alarming rate of 21 percent in 2016, life expectancy dropped two and a half months. This is the first time, since a 1993 AIDS epidemic, that the U.S. has shown such a drop. For individuals two and a half months may not […]
Can I Have Visitors While At A Drug Rehab Center?
December 19th, 2017Many inpatient drug rehab centers allow residents to have visits from friends or family members. These visits encourage healing, promote greater emotional health, provide positive reinforcement, and rebuild trust, all things which are beneficial to recovery. Emotional support from loved ones is a critical component of recovery from drugs or alcohol. Many treatment centers also […]
What is the Drug “Molly”?
December 5th, 2017Molly is a synthetic form of MDMA and is both a stimulant and psychedelic. The drug causes a warming euphoria, and often immense feelings of well-being. Molly is often referred to as the purest form of MDMA, however, more recent studies show that it may contain little to no MDMA. Nonetheless, Molly is considered highly […]
