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What Is A Pharmaceutical Speedball?
June 30th, 2016Traditionally, a speedball was a combination of cocaine and morphine or cocaine and heroin, administered intravenously, either in a mixture together within one needle, or separately and simultaneously through two needles. Also called powerballing, people may snort these or other combinations of drugs to create the speedball effect. This method of drug abuse has morphed […]
The Relationship Between Mood Disorders And Substance Abuse
June 17th, 2016What Is A Mood Disorder? There are several types of mood disorders that plague people all over the world. In fact, mood disorders can often be the hardest of disorders to detect, as someone may seem fine on the outside, but be struggling inside. A mood disorder is a disorder of the brain that causes […]
Synthetic Opiate U-47700 Addiction And The Best Rehab Centers For Treatment
June 16th, 2016Opiates exist in three capacities—naturally occurring, semisynthetic, and synthetic. The latter, which includes some dangerous designer drugs, is progressively becoming a problem. There are a variety of reasons for this, including the fact that some are unregulated, untracked, unscheduled, and used by people who are unaware of the full extent of the drug’s capability. A […]
Dual Diagnosis Treatment And Recovery
June 7th, 2016What Is Dual Diagnosis? The term “dual diagnosis” can be used in two different ways. First, it identifies a health problem and second, it defines the treatment method used to treat the problem. For the sake of simplicity, we will discuss the term “dual diagnosis” as it refers to the problem. According to the National […]
Is A Substance Use Disorder The Same As An Addiction?
June 1st, 2016What Is A Substance Use Disorder? What society and doctors used to call “addiction” is now known by the clinical term “substance use disorder.” According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), a substance use disorder, or a drug use disorder, is characterized by being a mild, moderate, or severe dependence on […]
Convincing Your Loved One To Travel Out Of State To Rehab
May 16th, 2016Choosing to enter a rehabilitation center can be one of the best decisions you and your loved one can make. When faced with overcoming your loved one’s drug or alcohol addiction, a person may need help, support, or direction from a friend or family member. Selecting the proper treatment facility is an important decision, and […]
The Dangers Of Mixing Prescription Drugs With Supplements
May 11th, 2016The numbers suggest that as a person ages, so does the possibility that they will need to use one or even several pharmaceutical prescriptions. A new study published by JAMA Internal Medicine offers a startling perspective on the prevalence and danger of older individuals mixing prescription medications with over-the-counter and/or dietary supplements. Concurrent Use Of […]
Celebrities That Beat Heroin Addiction
May 9th, 2016Eric Clapton Few guitarists have had the type of acclaimed and lengthy career as Eric Clapton. From his early days playing blues with the Yardbirds, through his psychedelic period with Cream, the heart-wrenching romanticism of Derek And The Dominos, and his own lengthy and diverse career, Clapton has maintained a constant presence in the music […]
Commonly Abused Muscle Relaxers
May 5th, 2016Temporary Relief Muscle relaxants do not work directly on our muscles, but on the brain and thus are full body relaxants. As a result, muscle relaxers only offer a temporary alleviation for pain. Patients may also experience, euphoria, calmness, and physical and emotional pleasure. Patients that abuse muscle relaxants may take more than what is […]
Therapy Dogs in Addiction Rehabilitation
May 2nd, 2016A dog can pick you up when you’re feeling down, make you smile and laugh, and know exactly when you need a friend. Many rehabilitation centers have begun using therapy dogs during treatment to help patients feel calm and relaxed. Dogs provide an air of comfort, support, unquestionable love and companionship, and a nonjudgmental demeanor; […]
SAMHSA’s Guiding Principles Of Recovery
April 28th, 2016Identifying The Guiding Principles According to its website, SAMHSA has several guiding principles of recovery, principles that are designed to make addiction recovery successful and long-lasting. Each of these principles has been tested as encouraging to a recovery regiment that is healing and soothing to the mind and body of anyone who requires rehab. These […]
Benzodiazepine Overdoses Have Quadrupled Since 1996
April 27th, 2016Benzodiazepine, or “benzos.” are a class of psychoactive medications, including Xanax, Klonopin, Ativan, Valium, and barbiturates. When taken as directed, these drugs are intended to help counteract the effects of moderate to severe anxiety, insomnia, seizures, and ill feelings before anesthesia. In the past 20 years, prescriptions for these medications have tripled. While this is […]
