Abusing prescription medication is also common. Medications like Xanax, Ritalin, and Oxycodone, all prescription medications, are all highly addictive and prone to abuse. Ritalin, which is typically used to treat Attention Deficit Disorder, is a central nervous system stimulant that can lead to both physical and psychological dependency. Substance abuse, alcoholism, and addiction impact more…
When a substance use disorder (an addiction to drugs or alcohol) takes hold of a person, it can be challenging to find the necessary support to heal. However, help is available. Many struggling with addiction wonder where to begin. For most, the first step in healing is finding the right detox program. Yet, few people…
There’s a fine line between casual, social, and safe drinking and alcohol addiction (what was referred to as alcoholism for many years before treatment for the disease advanced). Many people with addiction to alcohol don’t know they are facing a real disease that can be life-threatening if left untreated. If you see the signs of…
If you have ever tried to address an alcohol abuse problem with a friend or family member, you might have felt resistance or defensiveness from your loved one. The idea that you can’t help people who won’t help themselves is not true. The right approach can encourage someone with an alcohol use disorder (an addiction…
Certain types of opioids are among the most highly addictive and widely abused drugs in near Charleston, SC today. Opioids are analgesic medications that reduce pain and induce feelings of pleasure. This combination of pleasure and pain-killing makes opioids high popular and extremely addictive. This is why opioid detox Florida centers have become valuable in…
If you do an online search for, “What are opioids?”, you will discover a class of drugs including illegal drugs such as fentanyl and heroin, as well as prescription pain medication such as oxycodone, morphine, and hydrocodone. Individuals abuse opioids all the time. In 2017, more than 2 million Americans misused prescription opioids, and it…
Heroin use continues to be a growing problem in the United States. With the epidemic comes all the dangers and risks associated with it. Shockingly, over 28% of all opioid overdose deaths in 2019 involved heroin. In fact, heroin-involved overdose deaths were nearly five times higher in 2019 than they were in 2010. The rise…
Recovering from an addiction to drugs or alcohol takes a methodical approach in order to be successful. Inpatient Detox is the first step of the recovery process, and it can begin as soon as you make the decision to call for help. Detox allows you to withdraw from substances with supervision so that you don’t…
Getting and staying sober is difficult under the best of circumstances. During the winter holidays, though, those in recovery may find maintaining sobriety even more challenging. During this time of year, we’re bombarded with images of happy revelers toasting the season and celebratory indulging. What should be the most joyous time of the year can…
When people experience chronic pain, doctors may prescribe painkiller medication. These medications help alleviate the pain, but they often lead to other problems. Since they are a schedule II narcotic medication, there is a high risk of abuse. But the majority of individuals who become addicted to pain medications have it happen because they misused…
