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Does Opiate Addiction Ever Go Away?
November 14th, 2016One of the largest of these is the change in the way a person’s brain works due to continued abuse. When a person makes the shift from recreational use to abuse, his or her brain actually changes to cause a person to seek substances in a compulsive way. The urges a person feels can be […]
What Is A Pharmaceutical Speedball?
June 30th, 2016Traditionally, a speedball was a combination of cocaine and morphine or cocaine and heroin, administered intravenously, either in a mixture together within one needle, or separately and simultaneously through two needles. Also called powerballing, people may snort these or other combinations of drugs to create the speedball effect. This method of drug abuse has morphed […]
A Timeline Of Opiate Withdrawal Infographic
February 8th, 2016Opiate withdrawal does not have an infinite timestamp: it has an obvious timeline and endpoint. And while it may be extremely difficult to weather, reaching the finish line can help you live a life free of opiate addiction. To read more about the timeline of opiate withdrawal, click here. To download a PDF version of […]
What Is The Drug Snow Blow?
December 8th, 2015Snow Blow Definition Snow blow is known by many names, including “mephedrone,” “meow meow,” and “flakka.” It is a psychoactive drug that utilizes the stimulant alpha-PVP to generate mind-altering effects. Generally, small doses create a mild euphoric high, but higher amounts can generate more severe reactions, including hallucinations. Snow blow is designed as a synthetic […]
Can I Take My Antidepressants While In Rehab?
September 1st, 2015Types Of Antidepressants On The Market Before delving too deeply into the mire of antidepressants and drug rehabilitation, it’s important to sort the various antidepressants into the four available categories. Throughout this article, antidepressants will be discussed by their category, not by their brand name. This list will help you know how, or even if, […]
What Rehab Centers Offer Gluten-Free Diets?
August 18th, 2015If you have Celiac disease, you obviously are going to have to learn how to live without gluten during rehabilitation. But if you’re simply interested in experiencing the many benefits of a gluten-free diet, you’re going to need a little education on how to get started. You’re also going to have to know how to […]
JCAHO Accredited Alcohol And Drug Rehab Centers
August 14th, 2015What Is JCAHO / The Joint Commission? The Joint Commission is an organization dedicated toward improving the quality of healthcare facilities around the nation. They are focused on creating a unified set of standards that ensure patients receive the quality of care that they deserve. Any facility that wants Joint Commission accreditation must be inspected and […]
Can I Go To Rehab If I Am Diabetic?
August 12th, 2015The Ways Diabetes And Addiction Are Similar One fact that may surprise many is that diabetes and addiction are quite similar in the ways that they chemically impact the body. For example, people who suffer from drug addiction are reliant on their substance to generate production of the pleasure chemical dopamine. Intriguingly, diabetic insulin shots […]
How To Quit Smoking While In Recovery
April 9th, 2015Though it is an often-overlooked addictive substance, smoking and nicotine addiction have a grave impact on your health. Each year, nearly half a million people die from illness related to smoking or exposure to secondhand smoke and nearly nine million suffer from chronic illness due to their addiction. Some signs of nicotine addiction include the […]
The Benefits Of Yoga In Recovery
April 7th, 2015Yoga In Reducing Chronic Pain Chronic pain is both symptom a pathway for disease. Someone experiencing chronic pain for a long period of time begins to show signs of physical and emotional stress, the deterioration of either the state of mind or a physical weakening of part of the body. This pain can also induce […]
The Benefits Of Exercise In Recovery
April 6th, 2015Exercise has many benefits in recovery. Regular exercise increases blood flow to the brain and body, improving oxygenation of cells and increasing the body’s ability to heal itself after years of drug or alcohol abuse. The many benefits of exercise include a reduction in stress, anxiety, depression, improved sleep cycles, reduction in blood pressure, and […]
What Kinds Of Holistic Therapies Are Used In Addiction Treatment?
April 3rd, 2015In addition to reducing drug cravings, some holistic approaches have been shown to relieve physical discomfort and pain, at the root of many drug cravings. Types of holistic therapies used to treat addiction include: acupuncture chiropractic care massage Tai Chi Ayurvedic medicine Chinese medicine herbal medicine Reiki yoga guided meditation homeopathy naturopathy osteopathy exercise A […]
