Fentanyl is one of the most potent opioids in the world. It is 50 to 100 times more powerful than morphine. Because of fentanyl side effects and overdose risks, fentanyl is a schedule II drug. While it might be available legally with a prescription, this drug is extremely addictive and is also a common street…
Unfortunately, teen substance abuse is a common problem. Peer pressure can influence teenagers to try drugs or alcohol initially. Over time, recreational use can turn into an addiction. Once someone has a substance abuse problem, rehab programs at a teen and adolescent substance abuse treatment center are crucial. The Warning Signs of Teen Substance Abuse…
Substance abuse in the workplace affects everyone involved. Like most people, individuals who have a drug addiction have to work to earn money. When they are using drugs while working, it puts the health and safety of everyone else at risk. When an individual is abusing drugs, they need an addiction treatment center for help.…
Lean drug abuse is becoming a more common problem throughout America. That said, many people have never heard of this drug and don’t fully understand its possible complications. What is lean drug and how does it affect the body? How can you help a loved one struggling with addiction? The information below will delve deeper…
Substance abuse has quickly become an epidemic in our society. While many who suffer from substance abuse remain in denial about their problem, the numbers aren’t deniable. With such large numbers found in substance abuse statistics, there can be no denial about the severity of this problem. General Statistics The National Survey on Drug Use…
Teens and young adults face many challenges as they work to find their unique place in the world, especially while they struggle with substance misuse or a dual diagnosis like depression or anxiety. The Center for the Interaction of Animals and Society at the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine says pet therapy programs can…
Food should do more than just taste good. Choosing a diet rich in amino acids gives your body the nourishment it needs to repair damage caused by drug or alcohol abuse. Think of proper nutrition as a key part of your recovery toolbox: working in tandem with counseling and other treatments to help you begin…
Statistically significant relationships have been found between substance abuse and disordered eating since food addictions work through the same neurological pleasure centers as alcohol and drugs. Clients struggling with conditions like anorexia may turn to narcotics to self-medicate co-morbid psychological symptoms like anxiety or depression. In these dual-diagnosis cases, recovery professionals stress the need for…
“You can’t reach for anything new if your hands are full of yesterday’s junk.” – Louise Smith, Author Spring cleaning is more than a housecleaning ritual. For young adults recovering from drug and alcohol addiction, decluttering is a beneficial part of any sobriety program. During spring cleaning, you have a chance to purge toxic patterns…
Trauma issues are often part of clients’ histories at Red Oak Recovery, an innovative addiction treatment program for young adults struggling with substance abuse and co-occurring mental health issues. For this reason, the entire clinical team and other key staff at Red Oak Recovery recently underwent intensive trauma training with established trauma expert Judy Crane, LMHC,…