Do you wonder if a loved one, such as a spouse, child, or parent, uses drugs or alcohol? Perhaps you know they are, but you are unsure if they’ve developed an addiction. It is not uncommon for addiction to develop quickly or even through only a few instances of use. Similarly, the symptoms of addiction…
Each person desires to stay sober after undergoing drug detox and rehabilitation. However, withdrawal symptoms may cause an intense craving for the previously used drug. According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), approximately 60% of people who struggled with addiction relapse within one year of treatment. Applying a combination of various relapse prevention…
Look around any drug and alcohol addiction recovery. Most of the people have struggled because they used harmful coping mechanisms to deal with negative feelings, thoughts, or emotions. We all struggle with painful emotions or unwanted thoughts. Situations occur that are out of our control or at least are undesirable. We react in a way…
Many people misunderstand the term “drug addiction.” They believe that drug addiction is a choice people make and that these people lack willpower and moral principles. People who struggle with addiction can’t “just stop using drugs,” even if they want to. When you ask, “What is drug addiction?” you’ll find that drug addiction is a…
The opioid epidemic is a serious problem and one that’s gotten a lot of people involved. But at Fort Behavioral Health, we can help you conquer your opioid addiction and avoid being part of the epidemic. That’s a good feeling because it lets you live a clean and sober life and enjoy a healthy and…
What is MAT for addiction treatment? Medication-assisted treatment (MAT) is a technique used by therapists to help people overcome opioid, heroin, or prescription painkiller addiction. It pays to understand more about the MAT program, its effectiveness, and how a doctor can tailor it to fit your addiction’s unique needs. Here at ALEF Reidsville, we’ve made…
Most people understand heroin causes physical short and long-term effects. For example, the dangerous drug may damage the heart, kidneys, liver, and lungs. Additionally, it leads to infectious diseases, collapsed veins, breathing problems, or worse, death. However, personal problems, tolerance, and addiction are all heroin side effects you need to be aware of as well.…
There are many misconceptions about addiction. In some cases, someone may joke that they have an addiction to something when, especially to those who are suffering from addiction, it is not a laughing matter. Although you can indeed experience addiction to many things other than illegal drugs, addiction is not merely defined by an affinity…
Conversations about the national drug crisis usually address the toll on humanity—overdose deaths, crime, and the impact on society. But looking at it another way—in FINANCIAL terms—how much does it cost to maintain an addiction? The National Institute on Drug Abuse estimates that the abuse of and addiction to nicotine, alcohol, illicit drugs, and prescription medications has an…
Depression Treatment During COVID-19 As the stock market dropped to extreme lows recently and the outbreak of COVID-19 intensified, people in the United States began panicking. With already over 275,000 cases worldwide and more than 11,000 deaths, many governors and leaders are requesting that people only go out for essential items. Restaurants are closing their…