Archive: Addiction Treatment Types, Drug Addiction, FAQ, Heroin, Opioids, Overdose, Recovery
The Difference Between Vivitrol And Suboxone
June 23rd, 2015Overcoming heroin or other opioid addiction can be a challenging process for the strongest of individuals. Addiction to these substances often requires traditional therapy as well as a pharmacological intervention, which is the use of medications designed to reduce cravings and either partially or fully block the effects of opioid drugs, thereby reducing the motivation […]
Legality of State vs Federal Marijuana Laws
June 19th, 2015The struggle between federal legal authority and state law as it pertains to the legality of marijuana is lessening. It is still illegal to use or possess marijuana according to federal law, which regulates marijuana as a Schedule 1 Controlled Substance. More recently, leniencies have emerged allowing states to decriminalize use of marijuana as long […]
Can You Lose Your Job When You Go To Rehab?
June 18th, 2015The Family And Medical Leave Act (FMLA) According to the United States Department of Labor, FMLA “Entitles eligible employees of covered employers to take unpaid, job-protected leave for specified family and medical reasons with continuation of group health insurance coverage under the same terms and conditions as if the employee had not taken leave.” Under […]
Substance Abuse In The Armed Forces
June 17th, 2015Why Is There A Problem? Those who enlist in the armed forces lead a life full of very specific stressors, and they live with others who have the same lifestyle. Being away from their homes and families for long periods of time can contribute to this, and though technology provides people with more ways to […]
Rehabs That Offer Vegetarian Diets To Improve Recovery
June 16th, 2015Benefits Of A Vegetarian Diet During Drug Rehab First of all, a vegetarian diet may not be the right fit for everyone, but utilizing a meat-free diet in rehab can offer a number of benefits. A 2010 study published by the National Institutes of Health (NIH), demonstrated a significant improvement in mood with the vegetarian […]
What Does A Typical Room Look Like In Drug Rehab?
June 11th, 2015Getting into treatment and approaching a new lifestyle is a step in the right direction after being overcome by addiction. Your life has likely crumbled beyond that which you ever envisioned for yourself, but knowing that recovery is around the corner, you may be able to see that light in the distance. Though the past […]
Will Drug Rehab Fix My Son Or Daughter?
June 9th, 2015Having a child who is suffering from drug addiction is a difficulty that no parent wants to endure. Your son or daughter is going through something that you may not fully understand, but you, as well, are taking on the nightmare that is drug addiction, while your child persists in dependency. Your child’s illness may […]
Common Legal Consequences Resulting From Drug And Alcohol Abuse
June 8th, 2015The 5 Primary Factors The Criminal Justice System Bases Legal Consequences: Crimes committed relating to the possession or the sale of a substance Crimes related to obtaining a substance (including forging prescriptions, stealing money to buy drugs, etc.) Accessory charges Physical or sexual assaults related to substance use Damage to people and/or property while under […]
Is Group Therapy Right For Me In Early Recovery?
June 5th, 2015Keeping It Green Newcomers to recovery are often strongly suggested to attend group therapy, often by attending 90 meetings in 90 days. It can sound like a lot, but groups are more available than you might think. If a major event is coming up, such as a marriage, divorce, or graduation celebration, it can take […]
Legal Problems: Should I Go To Treatment After Getting A DUI/DWI?
June 4th, 2015The question of whether a DUI or DWI should result in getting treatment is a reasonable one with which to grapple. After all, if alcohol or use of drugs result in something as serious as driving a car “under the influence” or “while intoxicated,” then you may be at risk of, or already suffering from, […]
What Is Ohio’s “Smart Rx” Program?
June 3rd, 2015Prescription drug abuse has reached epidemic proportions in the United States, and the State of Ohio has experienced some of the worst. According to the Ohio Hospital Association, Ohio ranked 12th on the list of states with the highest rates of drug overdose deaths in 2013, and the majority of those fatalities stemmed from prescribed […]
Is It Safe To Drink Alcohol When In Recovery From Drugs?
May 28th, 2015Do Drugs And Alcohol Carry The Same Risk Of Addiction? You might be thinking that it would be okay to drink alcohol because it doesn’t affect you the same way as drugs. You might think it affects the brain differently, and just because you are addicted to drugs, it doesn’t mean you’d end up dependent […]
