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July 2017

8 MYTHS ABOUT DRUG ADDICTION

Friday, July 28th, 2017

Drug addiction is a serious mental illness that requires professional treatment, and yet there are many myths about addiction that are still being perpetuated. Here we take a closer look at 10 addiction myths and debunk them once and for all: 1. If drugs have been prescribed, they are somehow ‘safe’. Although this is the […]

How New Legislation Will Help Fight the Opioid Addiction Epidemic

Wednesday, July 26th, 2017

Image by Sacred Heart via Flickr Progress is finally underway for those fighting the opioid addiction epidemic. To help the nation battle the ongoing addiction issue, the U.S. Senate passed the Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act (CARA) on July 13. The new legislation will provide $181 million in federal grants to help States combat rising opioid […]

5 WAYS TO STOP ALCOHOL CRAVINGS

Wednesday, July 26th, 2017

One of the hardest aspects of recovering from alcohol or drug abuse is the cravings that can easily drag you back into bad behaviors and addictive patterns. In order to achieve the maximum benefit of drug or alcohol addiction treatment, learning some coping mechanisms to deal with the inevitable cravings can significantly boost your chances. […]

THE IMPORTANCE OF EARLY INTERVENTION IN DRUG ABUSE

Wednesday, July 26th, 2017

The Heightened Risk of Addiction in Adolescents Young adults are at a greater risk of drug abuse as they are more exposed to drugs and alcohol in social settings or at school. They also may feel peer pressure on them to start using drugs that they feel unable to resist and can lead to experimentation […]

THE EFFECTS OF ALCOHOL ABUSE ON YOUR SKIN

Wednesday, July 26th, 2017

Alcohol abuse can have a dramatic effect on the body, particularly after extended years of drinking, and the signs can be very visible in your skin. Alcohol is basically a hepatotoxin, meaning that it ultimately damages the liver. You only have to think about the sallow skin color of someone with liver disease to know […]

HOW TO QUIT METHADONE: DETOX AND WITHDRAWAL TIPS

Wednesday, July 19th, 2017

Once the first step has been taken to seek help for addiction issues, it is natural to have questions about the process involved. Withdrawal from drugs can be uncomfortable and potentially dangerous, which is why it is always advisable to seek treatment at a specialist addiction recovery center. Although it is an unpleasant process, it […]

THE SCIENCE BEHIND ADDICTION: EFFECTS OF DRUGS ON THE BRAIN AND BODY

Thursday, July 13th, 2017

Both prescription and illegal drugs like heroin work with the same mechanism that is intended to reduce pain sensations by binding to opioid receptors in the brain and other organs. The drug creates a sensation of drowsiness and slows down breathing, often to a dangerous extent if opioid addiction is present where the potential for […]

Can Vivitrol Help to End Opioid Addiction?

Wednesday, July 12th, 2017

According to a recent study, an extended-release drug called Vivitrol has shown to reduce opioid dependency rates significantly, particularly among male members of minority populations. Vivitrol is a full opioid antagonist that is an injectable formula of naltrexone, administered monthly in treatment of opioid addiction. Such is the confidence in Vivitrol in the opioid addiction […]

CAN HORSES HELP ADDICTS HEAL?

Wednesday, July 12th, 2017

Using animal interaction for medical purposes isn’t a new thing when you think about guide dogs for the blind as a classic example. But horses? Although it may sound a little out there, research has shown that involving horses in addiction therapy is extremely beneficial. Known as Equine Assisted Psychotherapy or EAP, this pioneering addiction […]

3 SIGNS PARENTS SHOULD LOOK OUT FOR TO PREVENT OPIOID PRESCRIPTION ABUSE

Wednesday, July 12th, 2017

Addiction is something that affects the whole family although prescription opioid abuse can sometimes be prevented, if the right steps are taken when the problem first comes to light. Knowing the signs of addictive behavior is the best way for parents to educate themselves so that they are able to seek help for their loved […]

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