Archive: Blog, Drug Addiction, FAQ, Heroin, infographics
Signs of Heroin Use Infographic
February 23rd, 2016Heroin is one of the most dangerous drugs in the world and it causes a wide range of physical, emotional, and psychological problems. These problems can change a person’s appearance, alter their physical health, and change their personality. Spotting these problems in a loved one requires understanding and spotting the various symptoms that they cause. […]
Anxiety and Addiction: A Co-Occurring Disorder
February 17th, 2016Many people do not realize that other disorders can go hand-in-hand with drug or alcohol addiction. However, once the addiction is researched more fully, a well-rounded perspective can be achieved. A person dealing with the diagnosis of two illnesses, such as anxiety and addiction, is a person with a dual diagnosis. If you think you […]
What Are The 12-Steps Of Narcotics Anonymous (NA)?
February 11th, 2016What Is Narcotics Anonymous? Narcotics Anonymous is a sister program of Alcoholics Anonymous that was founded in 1953 to help people recover from narcotic addiction. However, it has since expanded its parameters and welcomes people with any kind of addiction problems, including heroin, cocaine, prescription drugs, and even alcohol. It is an absolutely-free program that […]
The Average Cost Of Illegal Street Drugs
January 27th, 2016Marijuana Cost on the Street Marijuana is often referred to as the “gateway drug” of addiction, is readily available, and can be smoked, vaped, or ingested. With many different strains and both recreational and medical options now available for legal purchase, the price depends on how and where you buy it. Here are a few […]
Can I Keep Working While In Drug Rehab?
January 22nd, 2016The Short Answer Simply put, you can keep working while you are in rehab. Treatment centers want to improve your life and they understand that keeping you away from your career is only going to hinder your progress. Outpatient programs are perfect for people who want to work while in rehab, as they allow you […]
Can I Get My GED While In Drug Rehab?
January 14th, 2016What Are The Benefits Of Getting A GED While In Rehab? Navigating the complexities of addiction can be a complicated and exhausting process as can the task of obtaining a GED. However, rehab can provide the strategies, framework and, disciplined environment necessary for you to reach your educational goals. In fact, many individuals find that […]
How To Get Help For My Mom’s Alcohol Or Drug Addiction
January 11th, 2016Understand That You’re Not To Blame People who have grown up with a parent suffering from addiction often feel that they are to blame. This is true even as they mature and grow into young and successful adults. An article published in Salon Magazine detailed the way a woman dealt with a mother who was […]
How To Get Help For My Husband’s Alcohol Or Drug Addiction
January 7th, 2016Assessing Your Relationship Dynamic Every husband and wife relationship has a different dynamic, one that may or may not help contribute to his addiction. Often, husbands and wives interact emotionally in troubling ways, especially when addiction is involved. One of the most problematic relationship dynamics and the one that contributes the most to continued addiction […]
Alternatives To Keeping A Drug Addict Out Of Prison
January 5th, 2016Know The Facts When a person is incarcerated with a drug addiction, their addiction does not simply disappear. Many underlying issues that stemmed from the addiction still remain, even after the individual serves their time and enters back into society. An article from Newsweek approximates that of the nearly 2.3 million inmates in the United […]
How To Get Help For My Boyfriend’s Alcohol Or Drug Addiction
December 30th, 2015If your boyfriend has an addiction to alcohol or drugs, he’s not alone: according to a Columbia University study, 40 million Americans aged 12 or older meet the qualifications for addiction to nicotine, alcohol, and other drugs. Sadly, millions of Americans do not seek the treatment they need. Talk With Him If you haven’t discussed […]
Scared Straight: Does This Method Decrease Teen Drug Use?
December 29th, 2015“Beyond Scared Straight” Illustrates The Popularity Of These Programs “Beyond Scared Straight” is a highly popular television program on A&E. It features teens who are suffering from behavioral and drug abuse problems. These teens are taken to a prison, where they spend time among real inmates. Here, the inmates confront them with horror stories about […]
How To Get Help For My Dad’s Alcohol Or Drug Addiction
December 23rd, 2015If your father is struggling with alcohol or drug addiction, you understand this concept. So, how can you get your dad the help he needs to get his life back on track? In this blog article we will outline how addiction affects a family, what stance you can take on the addictive tendencies, and which […]
