If you’re affected by signs of drug addiction, it’s time to seek a diagnosis from a trained professional. Your doctor or an addiction specialist will determine if you fit the criteria for addiction or misuse. If you do, they will also recommend options for appropriate treatment. What should you expect during your time in substance…
Heroin, a product of the opium plant, is a widely known opioid street drug. Addiction to this drug impacts your health in a multitude of ways. While mental issues are common, the signs of heroin addiction may also be physical in nature. Awareness of these physical signs may help alert you or a loved one…
Methadone is one of the most commonly used medications for opioid addiction. Research shows that it helps support the recovery of large numbers of people. However, before your first appointment for methadone-assisted treatment, there are some things you should know. By educating yourself beforehand, you’ll help your appointment go as smoothly as possible. Methadone Is…
Millions of people across America struggle daily with substance use disorders. These problems are treatable. However, to regain sobriety, you need help throughout all stages of addiction recovery. In recognition of these facts, September is observed each year as National Recovery Month. Recovery Month is a vital resource for affected people throughout the U.S. That…
Recovery from substance use disorder is a process that requires patience, diligence, and commitment. It also requires the right skills to identify triggers that may cause relapse and the tools to avoid them. Finding a substance use treatment program that prepares you for life after treatment will help you prevent relapse down the road. Treatment…
Peer Recovery Support Specialists are people who are in recovery from substance use or co-occurring mental health disorders. Their life experiences and recovery allow them to provide recovery support so that others can benefit from their experiences. They are professionally trained in substance use disorder treatment and recovery. They can facilitate timely access to substance…
Addiction is a chronic disease that requires professional help to overcome and heal. For individuals struggling with opioid addiction, it can be exceptionally challenging to recover from dependency. One of the best ways to treat the disease of addiction is through medication-assisted treatment or MAT. Opioids and alcohol are two substances that drastically alter brain…
Addiction is a chronic illness brought about by significant changes in an individual’s brain chemistry due to drugs or alcohol. Addiction is a physical disease and, as such, requires professional attention and support to properly heal. Our understanding of addiction has changed over the years. Substance use disorder, or addiction, is no longer approached from…
It can be a challenge to tell a loved one that you have an addiction to heroin or another drug. You may not be willing to admit to yourself that you have a problem or even be aware of how far your addiction has gone. However, though admitting that you need help may be difficult,…
Drug misuse can touch people from any walk of life, regardless of age, race, gender, or socioeconomic status. When someone you love begins using drugs recreationally or at higher doses than a doctor prescribes, physical dependence, tolerance, increased usage, and addiction can develop. In some cases, the user might not even recognize that their drug…