Opioid overdose numbers in Tennessee can be shocking. The number of people who engage in drug abuse and suffer a drug overdose has come down somewhat in the last few years, but far too many people are still dying from a preventative tragedy. Knowing these numbers helps to understand the epidemic that’s occurring. Knowing treatment…
When an overdose occurs from overuse of an opioid, the brain starts to shut down, breathing slows, and the heart rate falls. As this is happening, the use of an opioid antagonist, like naloxone may rapidly reverse the drug’s effects. As a direct result, breathing and heart rate are restored. This type of medication is…
Rational emotive behavioral therapy (REBT) is a type of cognitive-behavioral therapy. This type of talk therapy is not new but has been used readily since the 1950s to help people better understand their irrational beliefs. What is REBT able to do for your situation? For many, REBT for addiction recovery can help stop the negative…
What are edibles? Edibles are often sweet treats that contain some type of cannabis product in them. THC edibles contain the psychoactive component of marijuana. This type of product can make a person high. CBD edibles do not have THC in them, for the most part, but can be beneficial for health improvement. In all…
Phencyclidine, or PCP, is a type of substance that creates hallucinations. The PCP drug interacts with the function of the brain. Its original uses were as a type of anesthetic, but by the 1970s, people were using this drug for its out-of-body experiences. A PCP trip can seem as though a person is disassociated with…
The stigma of addiction is real. Many people who would be appalled at someone thinking cancer or MS was the result of a personal or moral failing think nothing of looking down on someone addicted to drugs or alcohol. Unfortunately, it’s not just neighbors, friends, or fellow church parishioners who perpetuate this stigma; members of…
As parents or spouses, we will do almost anything to support our loved ones. When it comes to a loved one who is dealing with addiction, enabling behaviors can do more harm than good. Offering positive responses to negative actions may seem like a hopeful way of dealing with a significant problem. The fact is,…
Alcoholism can take a lot from a person who is struggling with it. You need to have a drink often to get through the day or to calm your nerves. Your body is struggling to cope with the abuse, but you’re unsure how to get help. For alcohol addiction treatment near Gatlinburg, TN, put your…
Isolation is challenging for humans to suffer through. As a social species, it is essential to see and engage with others as often as possible. Without human contact, isolation can negatively impact you or your loved one. This can lead to increasing their alcoholism tendencies or causing a relapse. Isolation is not healthy for any…
There would be no relapse or need for further counseling after addiction treatment has begun in a perfect world. Unfortunately, relapses do happen and can be a part of the recovery process for many patients. The critical thing to remember is how a relapse does not have to be the end of recovery. It can be a…
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