Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
There are many forms of therapy out there for people dealing with substance use disorders. Certain therapies work for some people, while others might not. If you are struggling with finding “the right type of therapy,” it is important to try out different types. There is no “one size fits all” when it comes to […]
The Seven C’s Of Addiction
According to the National Association for Children of Addiction (NACoA), “1 in 4 children lives in a family with a parent addicted to drugs or alcohol.” Children can have an extremely hard time understanding and coping with a loved one’s addiction. It’s important for the child to know a few basic facts. The National Association […]
Healthy Coping Skills For Co-Occurring Disorders
Oftentimes when someone is dealing with a substance use disorder, they may very well be dealing with another mental health disorder. Mood and anxiety disorders are common in people dealing with substance use. Having a substance use disorder while also having depression or anxiety would qualify as having a co-occurring disorder. These dual diagnoses are […]
Can I Stay Sober Now that My Pet Died?
Anytime someone loses their beloved pet it will inevitably be a difficult time for them. Add trying to stay sober into the mix and you could find yourself in the risk of jeopardizing your recovery altogether, especially your emotional sobriety. Pets become a member of the family and the thought of having to go a […]
Challenges Young Adults Face in Addiction Recovery
Every stage of life is different, with different opportunities and challenges. Addiction treatment is no exception. For most people struggling with a substance use disorder, the problem is not so much the substance as what’s going on in their lives. This makes context extremely important. Since life looks very different at different ages, it makes […]
How Can I Reconnect with My Inner Self?
When we’re struggling with addiction and mental illness, we tend to become further and further removed from our inner selves as we go about living our lives. Our disconnection can cause us to become depressed and anxious, creating lives of sadness and fear that we use our addictions to try and escape. We feel like […]
What is a “Wet Drug?”
The term ‘wet drugs’ or ‘dip drugs’ refers to tobacco or marijuana cigarettes dipped into PCP, or ‘angel dust.’ It may also be dipped into formaldehyde-based embalming fluid. There may be little known about what is in the substance which brings great risks and dangers. Find out more about wet drugs and how to know […]
The Difference Between Opiates and Opioids
The current drug overdose epidemic that is plaguing America has brought addiction front and center to everyone. Of the 64,000 drug overdose deaths that occurred in the United States in 2016, nearly two-thirds were due to heroin and prescription painkillers. Opiates and opioids have been a main topic of conversation for lawmakers, health professionals, and […]
Signs, Symptoms & Behaviors of Heroin Addicts
Nobody ever intends to become addicted to heroin. Instead, it happens incidentally as a person recreationally uses the drug. In fact, most individuals who suffer from heroin addiction don’t even realize they’ve become addicted until they begin to experience withdrawal symptoms between doses. But as heroin addiction causes profound changes in a person, it can […]
What To Expect Detoxing From Heroin
Heroin withdrawal is one of the most painful drug withdrawal processes. Though not dangerous like alcohol or benzodiazepines, heroin withdrawal can often be excruciating and medical detoxification is always recommended. Detoxing from heroin can be significantly less painful in a medical setting, as many of the symptoms are reduced or halted altogether. There are many […]