Category: Opioids
Opiate Withdrawal Timeline: What to Expect
Opiate addiction is a serious disease that affects every part of a person’s life. Opiates belong to a class of drugs that affect the nervous system. More specifically, they affect the pleasure and pain receptors. Detox is the first step …
Blacking Out from Drinking
If you’ve seen the 2009 film “The Hangover,” you know about blacking out from drinking alcohol. The four main characters have a wild night of partying and then wake up the next morning, unable to recall a single memory from …
What are the Five Types of Alcoholics?
Every woman’s body is unique. One problem that many women face is alcohol addiction. In research regarding alcohol addiction, results have demonstrated that men have been more intensively studied and treated for binge drinking and substance abuse than women. Fortunately, …
Should I Check Into Rehab During COVID-19?
We get many calls from people looking for addiction treatment, wondering if it’s safe to check into rehab during the coronavirus pandemic. In this climate, coronavirus is the top issue on our minds and in the news, however the devastating …
There is No Shame in Admitting You Need Help
Taking Responsibility to Help End the Overdose Crisis In the wake of the opioid epidemic, our country is now completely aware of the devastating addiction problem we have in the United States. It has raged for decades (not just from …
How Addiction Deteriorates Mental Health
Addiction Leads to Serious Mental Health Problems Addiction is a beast that will devour everything good in your life. This includes your mental health. A substance use disorder will rob you of your joy, your family, freedom, finances, and self-respect. …
