It is hard to keep up with the latest trends in the world of addiction. Things are constantly changing. Both addiction professionals and parents need to be aware of the latest trends in drugs and alcohol for young adults. If you are seeking addiction treatment in NC, Red Oak Recovery® offers drug and alcohol rehab…
Details
We’ve all heard common myths about drugs: drug addiction is not a disease; you can detox on your own; or If someone close to you were addicted, you would know it. However, there are other myths about drugs that you may not know about. Furthermore, no one around you talks about them. The more you…
Details
Most people who become addicted to prescription pills never intended to misuse a substance. Doctors prescribe prescription pain relievers regularly for injured people or those who are dealing with post-surgical pain. The problem with the pills is not their initial use. Instead, it’s how quickly the body builds up a tolerance to the drug. Most people…
Details
Drug abuse affects not only your body but your mind as well. This is why drugs that may not be physically addictive may trigger dependency in an individual who frequently abuses the drug. Admission into a dual diagnosis treatment center in Leicester, NC is your first step to recovery. Comprehensive addiction treatment is provided to…
Details
As many focus on the opioid epidemic, another drug is on the rise- “Benzos, “such as Valium and Xanax. Overdose deaths from these highly-addictive, prescription, anti-anxiety drugs have gone from 0.54 per 100,000 people to an astounding 5.02. That’s a nearly tenfold increase in the past 30 years. This leaves people many seeking treatment and…
Details
Addiction is one of the hardest things that most people will ever have to overcome. Both men and women struggle with mental disorders. However, each gender has different needs when it comes to receiving addiction treatment. While a men’s rehab is ideal for gender-specific care, not all Prospect, KY, drug rehab centers provide this option…
Details
What is angel dust? Angel dust is a street name for the drug phencyclidine, a hallucinogenic. You may know it better as PCP. Angel dust was developed in the 1950s as a surgical sedative, but was later discontinued due to its severe side effects. Today, it’s classified as a Schedule II controlled substance, meaning it…
Details
Evidence-based therapy clearly has a place in addiction rehab. With that said, there’s more to helping people overcome addiction than using traditional therapy. Most experts agree that mixing it with a holistic approach to treatment gives people a better chance for success. However, not all Gates Mills, Ohio drug rehab centers take a holistic approach…
Details
Can you die from heroin withdrawal? It rarely happens, but some people have died of heroin withdrawal symptoms. A 2016 study published in the Journal of the Society of the Study of Addiction found that a few people have died of heroin and other opioid withdrawal. The leading cause of death was dehydration or electrolyte…
Details
When it comes to rehab, people can choose from a range of programs to help them overcome addiction. However, some rehab centers only focus on traditional treatment methods. While these are important aspects of any treatment plan, it’s just as essential to include holistic approaches. Outdoor therapy is one example of a holistic treatment option.…
Details