Archive: Blog, Drug Addiction, FAQ, Opioids
Is It Safe To Use Marijuana To Help With Opiate Withdrawal?
September 29th, 2015The Alleged Effects Of Weed On Opiate Withdrawal Over the years, there has been plenty of testimonial evidence suggesting that marijuana is a beneficial drug for getting through opiate withdrawal. For example, Kevin used marijuana to complete his final opiate addiction detoxification process and claims that the severity of his withdrawal symptoms greatly decreased with […]
Do Rehab Centers Treat Both Depression And Addiction?
September 17th, 2015Since you have acknowledged the struggle with drug or alcohol addiction, you have noticed that there is more to the problem than meets the eye. Dependency on drugs can often be associated with a greater mental and emotional struggle. Some people who face the challenges of addiction find themselves feeling lost, hopeless, sad, angry, or […]
What Is Existential Therapy?
September 14th, 2015What Is An Existential Crisis? An existential crisis occurs when a person lacks understanding about their purpose in life or about the nature of reality. Often, this condition is triggered by a trauma, such as the death of a loved one, that causes an increased focus on death and its finality. A person suffering from […]
What Kind Of Addiction Treatment Options Are There For College Students?
September 9th, 2015The statistics surrounding college addiction are troubling: in 2013, 36 percent of college students used marijuana, 35 percent said they enjoyed binge drinking, and nearly 11 percent admitted to using stimulants. The actual rate of addiction among these students is harder to gauge since so many of them will go through college without ever admitting […]
What Kind of Clothes Should I Bring to a Drug Rehab Center?
September 8th, 2015Clothes To Bring Every piece of clothing you bring to a rehab center should be comfortable and casual because most centers will allow you just seven days worth of clothing, no matter the length of your stay. Therefore, everything should be sized appropriately, comfortable, and easy to wash. The types of clothes you should bring […]
How To Get Someone Court-Ordered Rehab
September 4th, 2015People who have committed a drug-related crime can often be court-ordered into rehabilitation. This option is commonly sought by people who wish to avoid serving time in jail or prison and is only possible with non-violent crimes. Using this technique requires getting them to plead guilty or make a deal with the prosecuting attorney. It […]
Sober Grid: A New Social Network App For Individuals Battling Addiction
August 28th, 2015What Exactly Is Sober Grid? Sober Grid is a FREE app that you can download today on your Google Android and/or Apple iOS device. It helps you stay sober no matter where you are in the world. The app also connects you to a social network of other sober individuals. It allows you to communicate […]
CDC’s New “When The Prescription Becomes The Problem” Campaign
August 18th, 2015For over 60 years, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has led the fight in some of America’s most pressing public health issues. Over that time, public and professional views of drug addiction have changed dramatically. While drug-addicted individuals used to be regarded as criminals or outlaws, they’re now increasingly seen as patients […]
AA and NA: The Benefits of 12-Step Recovery Programs
August 7th, 2015What Is A 12-Step Program? In the 1930s, a man commonly known as Bill W. was seeking help with his own alcohol dependency problem. Becoming a member of a fellowship helped him achieve and maintain his own sobriety. But another alcohol dependent known as Dr. Bob S. was not as successful. When the two men […]
Keeping Alcohol And Prescription Drugs In Your House After A Loved One Leaves A Rehab Center
August 4th, 2015Your loved one has made it back from rehab and has completed the program successfully. Welcoming them home is just the beginning of their new journey. Remember that recovery is a lifelong process and there may be days that are easy and days that are extremely difficult. While in the rehab facility, you know they […]
Coping With Drug and Alcohol Cravings
July 28th, 2015During recovery, cravings are normal, and every person struggling with their addiction should learn to address and stop the intense sensation before it leads to relapse. Identifying what triggers a craving, removing these triggers, and understanding what a craving can feel like for someone in recovery is key to helping you or a loved one […]
Trading One Addiction For Another: Do Drug Rehab Centers Put Patients On Prescription Drugs?
July 27th, 2015Drug Replacement Therapy People undergoing drug replacement therapy are prescribed a medication which simulates the substance from which they suffer dependency. It is prescribed by a doctor and can be distributed in two ways: inpatient or outpatient procedures. Inpatient drug replacement therapy requires staying at the facility while outpatient therapy lets the patient return home. […]
