Prescription drug abuse is when someone uses medication in a way not intended by a doctor or to achieve a “high.” This is one of the biggest health issues facing teenagers today. After alcohol and marijuana, prescription drugs are the most commonly abused drugs by teens and young adults. Teens who begin using a prescription […]
Opioids are a broad category of drugs that include prescription painkillers like morphine and oxycodone as well as heroin. According to statistics, around 5% of the United States population misuses opioid drugs. Also called opiates, these drugs cause psychological and physical dependence. Many people cannot stop using opioid drugs without help. Rehabilitation (rehab) offers help […]
The use of heroin has increased across the United States among men and women of all income levels and most age groups. Teen heroin addiction is becoming an epidemic in our country. As the heroin use increases, so does heroin-related deaths. Between 2002 and 2013, the rate of deaths related to heroin quadrupled, with more […]
Inpatient Drug and Alcohol Treatment
Drug and alcohol addiction are both complex illnesses which are associated with uncontrollable, intense cravings, compulsive drug-seeking behavior, and substance use that poses serious consequences. The path to drug addiction often starts out as a voluntary action, but over time, the person’s ability to refrain from substances is compromised, and compulsive […]
Faith-Based Rehab, Christian Drug Rehab
For those that suffer from addiction, rehab centers that do not face a spiritual aspect of healing can often fall short. People with strong religious convictions find themselves in a moral dilemma that needs to be addressed when reaching for recovery. Without it, addicts go without an essential component required in […]
A class of drugs similar to the alkaloids found in opium poppy plants are opioids. Historically, opioids have been used as pain relievers, but they have a great potential for misuse. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 44 people die each day in the United States due to opioid overdose. In a […]
Detoxification (detox) is a time to cleanse your body of all foreign toxins from drug or alcohol use, which is done prior to coming into the rehabilitation unit. This will vary in intensity, depending on if you receive prescription medications to help with the withdrawal symptoms from drugs like heroin or opiates. These two detox […]
Intake into a rehabilitation center may vary from site to site, but the process is mostly the same nationwide. The first step for the addict is to make the call. There is an initial process of evaluation where the doctors and psychologist will assess your level of addiction to drug and alcohol, and they will […]
Learning to control your triggers and knowing how to cope with cravings from drugs and alcohol is the true key in being successful to your recovery. This step takes considerable willpower, and this is where you will find out how committed you are to tackle your addiction to drugs and alcohol. How you see your […]
Psychological disorders and substance abuse often coexist. In fact, over 50 percent of people who abuse drugs or alcohol are likely to have at least one mental health condition. The most common mental disorders found in dual diagnosis patients are bipolar disorder, depression, anxiety, PTSD and eating disorders. Leading dual diagnosis treatment centers in the […]