Heroin is a powerfully addictive opiate. People who use heroin, even for a short period of time, are at risk of developing brain damage and physical dependence. Being addicted to heroin puts people at substantial risk of overdose and death. Withdrawal from heroin carries its own...
If you are one of the millions of people in the United States who has a loved one addicted to drugs or alcohol, you likely understand the pain, anger, guilt, and sadness that can often accompany the condition. Loving someone with addiction or alcoholism can be...
The decision to enter addiction treatment is one of the most important, yet frightening decisions anyone can make. However, transitioning from an addiction treatment program back into everyday life is just as scary. You might have gotten used to the strict routines and constant supervision you...
Addiction is a chronic and progressive disease that must be treated through a range of evidence-based therapies, medical interventions, self-help groups, and a combination of additional recovery approaches. Without professional treatment, the lasting effects of addiction will begin to cause physical, psychological, social, financial, and...
Watching your loved one struggle with the disease of addiction is exhausting, terrifying, and stressful. When your loved one finally decides to enter rehab, you will probably feel a sense of relief. Knowing that they are safe, supported, and receiving treatment for their substance abuse...
Millions of people in the United States struggle with a substance use disorder (SUD). A substance use disorder is characterized by substance use that interferes with a person’s ability to live a healthy, fulfilling life and function normally in their daily life. There is a wide...
Anxiety is a broad term that encompasses a range of mental health conditions. From generalized anxiety to social anxiety, many people suffer from an anxiety disorder in the United States. In fact, anxiety is the most common mental health condition other than depression. According to The...
Treatment for addiction does not end after someone completes a treatment program. Instead, people in recovery must find ways to stay active and engaged in treatment for the rest of their lives. This is especially important in the early days of sobriety after graduating from...
Millions of people in the United States live with substance abuse or addiction or mental health conditions. Left untreated, addiction and mental illness can severely impact the lives of people living with the conditions in a wide range of ways. When someone lives with either...
When you first stop using drugs and alcohol and seek help for addiction, you will likely experience physical and psychological symptoms of withdrawal. Most people get help from a medical detox center rather than trying to detox at home. This is because the initial withdrawal...
