Trying to find the right drug addiction rehab center for your very individual needs can be overwhelming. A simple online search leads to many possibilities all across the country. While many of these choices seem promising, do they offer what you really need? Is the focus on sustained recovery, or is much of the drug…
Substance abuse rehabilitation provides comprehensive help for those people who are ready to get their lives back on track and enjoy a more fulfilling future. When substance abuse takes hold, rehab is a very necessary step toward freedom from the problems that otherwise won’t go away. Five Signs You’re Ready for Substance Abuse Rehabilitation Many…
When you’re struggling with alcoholism, attempts to stop drinking are often difficult. However, steps can be taken to progress toward recovery and ensure a successful return to a fulfilling life. It’s important to recognize that stopping substance abuse requires outside help for sobriety to be achievable and lasting. Why You Need to Know How to…
Do you wonder why America has been so taken by substance abuse over the years? If you’ve been affected by addiction, then you know how troubling it is to see the state of substance abuse worsen each year. To the uneducated, it might be the result of alcohol or street drugs like heroin and amphetamines.…
Each year, more than 15 million American citizens are abusing prescription drugs. Often addiction and substance abuse are perceived as hard street, illicit drugs such as cocaine and heroin. Yet, realistically, prescription drugs get abused much more than illicit substances. And millions of people in the U.S. are now dealing with addiction to a medication…
Approximately 52% of American adults have reported smoking marijuana at least one time. That adds up to nearly 162 million people in the U.S. There are many reasons why marijuana has become such a popular substance such as availability, positive publicity, perceived safety and much more. Due to all of the great things marijuana has going in its favor,…
The mix of antidepressants and marijuana can lead to complications such as tachycardia, panic attacks, and even hallucinations. Are these risks something that you are aware of? In the United States, about 11% of Americans that are the age of 12 and over now take an antidepressant of some sort. Additionally, more than 22 million…
If you’re up on the current news in Arizona, chances are you’ve heard of the opioid epidemic. It’s a serious problem that is sweeping the state and the nation at large, and society can’t afford to ignore it. It’s killing people every day, and more and more are overdosing on opiates. But what exactly is…
Attempts to hide substance abuse is not easy, especially when the use of drugs or alcohol turns into an addiction. Additionally, having to cover up any signs of withdrawal is equally as challenging. If a loved one is showing signs of heroin withdrawal, taking action is urgently needed. dealing with withdrawal symptoms alone is potentially…
Young adulthood is a time in one’s life that holds much excitement and promise. Moving out of teenage years and being to live life as an adult means independence and making decisions with the future in mind. But sometimes less than ideal and harmful choices are made. When damaging decisions are made they have immediate…
