Millions of Americans take some type of prescription drug to treat a medical condition or prevent illness. However, some prescription drugs carry a potential for abuse and addiction. It is dangerous to take prescription drugs if a doctor has not prescribed them for you, or in ways other than they were originally prescribed. Prescription drugs…
There are stages of addiction. It doesn’t just all happen at once. No one becomes addicted after their first sip of wine. There have been many people who have claimed after the first hit of a certain drug that they knew that was it for them. But that was not the first time they tried…
Alcoholism, or alcohol use disorder (AUD), is a problem that can affect men and women in different ways. In both cases, it is important to seek treatment, but a women’s addiction treatment program can be immensely helpful for women who are struggling with their drinking. Learning more about alcohol use disorder in women can be…
Since 1995, when the FDA approved Oxycontin (oxycodone) for medical use to treat chronic or acute pain, the abuse of prescription painkillers has risen steadily. Many believe the current opioid epidemic can be traced, at least in part, to the legitimizing of a powerful synthetic opioid by physicians, researchers, and pharmaceutical companies, without acknowledging its…
Addiction constitutes reliance on the substance in the body and mind. Physiological dependence occurs when someone doesn’t feel normal unless they use a certain drug. Other signs of this type of reliance include withdrawal symptoms when quitting. Having a physiological dependence, however, rarely happens in isolation. The physical effects of the substance also impact the…
If you need help for substance use disorder but cannot fit an inpatient or daytime treatment program into your schedule, you may want to consider the benefits of an evening intensive outpatient program (IOP). Designed with convenience in mind, this evening alternative allows you to attend addiction treatment on a schedule that works for you.…
Reports show that more than 16 million American adults have an alcohol use disorder. Alcoholism in the workplace is also common, probably more common than you think, thanks in large part to a series of situations that contribute to rates of alcohol abuse among professionals. If you or someone you care about is struggling to…
Benzodiazepine drugs are often prescribed to individuals who need help managing mental health disorders. Many people benefit from the medications when taken as prescribed. However, if you stray outside the guidelines outlined by your doctor, you could end up becoming addicted to benzos. Some people have a hard time recognizing benzo addiction symptoms. Once you…
MDMA, or “molly” as it is often called, is a popular party drug reputed to make the user feel happy, loving, and open. The drug was developed in the 1950s and studied for its use in psychiatric therapy. The military explored using it as a way to interrogate subjects more effectively. Ultimately, it was deemed…
Making the difficult decision to seek out addiction treatment programs for your drug or alcohol use is the critical first step in recovery. Admitting that you have a problem and need professional help to solve it is also the most crucial step in this process. Congratulations, you are on the long road to recovery now.…