Addiction is a chronic and progressive illness that has devastating ramifications on an individual’s physical and mental health. Over time, the long-term use of substances substantially changes the brain’s chemistry, as it becomes rewired for further drug and alcohol abuse. For those who are looking to stop the vicious cycle of drug addiction, attempting to …
The Risks of Mixing Depressant Drugs If there is one thing we can learn from the dozens of overdose deaths of our well-known celebrities over the past decade, it is that alcohol and benzos do not mix. That sounds a little dark, but if we think back to the losses of our beloved cinematic heroes …
The Effects and Risks of Inhalants Most parents around the country right now are so hyper-focused on their child staying away from marijuana, alcohol, and opiates. However, there is an equally dangerous form of substance abuse occurring around the world that many people take no notice of: abusing inhalants. Inhalant abuse, also known as huffing, …
The Continuum of Care and Intensive Outpatient Undergoing and successfully completing a drug and alcohol treatment program is one of the biggest life-changing events that can happen to an addict. When someone who is addicted to drugs and alcohol makes the commitment to go into treatment and put in the hard work to address and …
Unexpected Effects of the Opioid Epidemic With the opioid epidemic continuing to rise throughout the United States, record numbers of Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome have been recorded throughout the nation. As 2017 came to a close, the Indiana Department of Health worked to gather data on the reported numbers of NAS throughout the state. 24 Hour …
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Exercise for Recovery from Substance Use Disorders Physical activity is essential to prevent and reduce the risks of many diseases and can help improve both your physical and mental health. Anxiety, stress, and feelings of depression can all be linked to a lack of physical activity. Read on to find out all the many reasons …
Insomnia and Substance Use Disorders For many people who are newly recovering from drug and alcohol addiction, it can be pretty common for users to experience symptoms of insomnia as their bodies detox all of the chemicals. Outside of addiction, insomnia generally affects about one in three adult Americans, and most people are pretty quick …
So many people feel trapped in unhealthy marriages, and there are a lot of reasons why this can happen. It never seems like something that will happen, but as time goes on, reasons pile up, resentments never get resolved, and marriages can turn into a battlefield rather than a partnership. Getting sober while you are …
Why do Withdrawals Linger for Some People? A lot of people wonder why when they get sober, they can often still feel like they “aren’t quite there”. We assume that when we get sober, we should be back in tip-top shape by the time we are out of treatment and that sometimes isn’t the case. …
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