10 Celebrities Who Overcame Addiction
Life as a celebrity can be glamorous at times. Big paychecks and life in the spotlight can bring an enormous amount of attention, fueling adoration from fans. But life in the public eye has unique stresses that sometimes instigate or exacerbate a substance abuse problem. And yet there are many celebrities who have overcome addiction. […]
Do Opioid Urges Go Away?
Opioid use disorder is prevalent in the United States, with opioid overdoses accounting for the majority of drug overdoses. However people facing opioid addiction can overcome the urge to use prescription opioids or opiates like heroin with time through addiction treatment. What Are Opioids? The term opioids refers to a class of drugs made up […]
7 Strategies To Cope With Drug Cravings
Almost everything that people in recovery learn ultimately has to do with enabling them to stop using drugs or alcohol. This includes insights gained through behavioral therapy, which helps clients discover the root causes of addiction. Being able to handle drug cravings in a healthy way is a fundamental recovery skill that is especially important […]
How To Find A Good Addiction Therapist: 9 Things To Look For
If you need addiction treatment but don’t want to go to a rehab center, you may want to get started by finding a therapist or addiction counselor. Therapists and counselors are employed at inpatient treatment centers but also work at the outpatient level and can help you develop a treatment plan for addiction recovery. The […]
What Questions Should You Ask When Choosing A Rehab Facility?
Overcoming drug and alcohol addiction, for many people, involves enrolling in a recovery program that offers treatment services pertinent to their specific needs. But how do you choose the right treatment program for you? Take a moment to review the questions below that can help you choose the right rehab program for yourself or a […]
What Are Some Of The Most Effective Therapies For Addiction?
Behavioral therapy plays an important role in addiction treatment. Therapy occurs in individual, group, and family settings and supports different aspects of addiction recovery. Behavioral therapy or psychotherapy also addresses the individual needs of people in treatment as well as those of their family members. The Role Of Therapy In Addiction Treatment The role of […]
Depression Relapse: What Can Trigger It And How To Prevent It
A depression relapse can be a disappointing and frustrating experience. However, there are things you can do to decrease your chances of a relapse of depression. If you are still recovering from your first episode, the time to start decreasing the risk of a relapse is now. What Triggers Depression Relapse? Experiencing one episode of […]
Is Alcohol Use Disorder Curable?
Alcohol use disorder (AUD) affects millions of people each year. The 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health reported that 29.5 million people ages 12 and up had AUD in 2020. AUD is a substance use disorder that is also a chronic neurological disorder. As with all chronic health conditions, there is a possibility […]
Pulmonary Complications Of Illicit Drug Use
Among the many health risks arising from illicit drug use, pulmonary (lung) complications represent some of the most dangerous. Drug and “filler” particles can damage the lungs, resulting in a bacterial infection, which can turn septic. Other lung complications may also arise after long-term drug use. Pulmonary Dangers Of Drug Abuse There are many pulmonary […]
Liver Damage From Excessive Alcohol Use Isn’t Always Obvious
Alcohol abuse can have serious, lasting effects on the liver. Many people assume that liver damage happens after years of heavy drinking, but the early stage of liver disease can occur in just days. Most people who have liver damage due to alcohol consumption aren’t aware of it. The only way to find out about […]