Drug education is vitally important, especially for young people – knowing what to look out for will help people avoid drugs and a substance abuse disorder. One such drug to be knowledgeable about is Jungle Juice. Here are the ins and outs of the drug, as well as known side effects when Jungle Juice is … Read more
Alcoholism is a severe and devastating chronic illness.
Without proper treatment, alcohol abuse can lead to permanent physical and mental problems or even death.
Many people aren’t aware that long-term alcohol and/or drug abuse can interfere with the human body’s ability to absorb nutrients from food and use the enzymes to perform vital tasks.
In essence, that’s the story behind a condition commonly known as “wet brain” or formally, Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome.
With America’s opioid crisis making headlines, more and more people are searching for non-narcotic solutions to treat physical pain.
Physical therapy, exercise, diet, chiropractic care, and acupuncture are all possible long-term solutions – but what can someone take to relieve acute pain as they recover?
When most people think of addiction recovery, group therapy and individual counseling sessions are the first things that come to mind. Most do not consider nutrition therapy to be an essential component in the mix. However, the right foods can make the world of difference between a successful recovery and relapse.
There are more than 14,000 addiction treatment centers in the U.S. today, but many struggling with substance dependency don’t get the help they need. One reason is the perception that drug abuse treatment is out of budget for most Americans. While there was a time when rehab was limited to the rich and famous, changes … Read more
Many addicts in America today also suffer from major depressive disorders. Battling depression and addiction can seem like an insurmountable task – how can you know if what you’re feeling is a result of your addiction or caused by your depression? What happens if you suddenly feel depressed during your recovery?
Let’s take a look at what exactly depression is, how it relates to your addiction, and what you can do to cope with depression on the road to recovery.
Watching a loved one struggle with addiction can be an overwhelming experience, where you often feel powerless to help them or provide the support that you know will be impactful as they navigate through the process.
The best way to find out how you can support your loved one is to understand the common stages of addiction recovery. Once you have a better handle on how an addict transitions through each stage, you’ll be able to find places where you can help.
As medical professionals do more research into the causes of addiction, they continue to draw a line between the effects of trauma (like depression and PTSD) and personal histories of childhood trauma and the development of addiction later in life. The connection between trauma and addiction is a strong one, and should not be treated as separate entities when working out a successful treatment plan.
Finding help for an addiction can seem like an overwhelming process, particularly when you’re not sure what type of rehab will work the best for you.
If you’re ready to seek out help for your substance abuse, then you’ll need to decide which type of program is the best for you. If you’re unsure, then you’ll first need to qualify what your specific needs are. We’ve put together a list of questions that can help you figure out which type of rehab will be the best for you.
Given that more than 23 million people face addiction in this country, there are 23 million different ways addiction can manifest. However, there are a few common warning signs when dealing with prescription drug abuse. If you can name these warning signs and step in when you see them, you might save a life. If … Read more
