According to a 2019 survey conducted by the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, around 14.5 million Americans — ages 12 and older — were living with alcohol addiction. Sadly, given trends in previous studies, it is likely this number has only increased since then. While an alcohol addiction can be difficult to overcome,…
Both legal and illegal opioids can have several negative effects on both the brain and body, including a high likelihood of addiction. One way to effectively treat these side effects, as well as opioid addiction, is through IV drip therapy. While this therapy is not considered the most common for addiction treatment, IV drip therapy…
An opioid addiction can have numerous detrimental effects on a person’s health and life in general. However, by entering recovery, many of these effects can be reversed through treatment and therapy, including red light therapy. Although this practice may seem unorthodox, red light therapy offers tremendous benefits to those living with an opioid addiction. What…
Of the many kinds of drug addictions, heroin addiction is one of the most difficult for a person to recover from. However, there are a number of proven treatments and therapeutic methods that can assist one in their recovery. Among these numerous methods and strategies for treating heroin addiction, only one is the most effective…
Relapse prevention is an everyday challenge, especially with something like a heroin addiction. Despite the addictive nature of heroin itself, lifelong sobriety is possible. Fortunately, there are a number of proven and effective relapse prevention strategies individuals with a heroin addiction can utilize to avoid a heroin relapse. Heroin and Heroin Addiction Heroin is a…
Addiction is a disorder which affects every person differently, but in any case, it is characterized by having an inability to stop or control how much of a substance a person consumes. While a person can become addicted to nearly any substance, there are certain substances, like illegal drugs, that are more addictive than others….
Not only can a cocaine addiction be difficult to recover from, but it can also have a series of serious side effects on a person’s health and life in general. Committing to addiction treatment is the only option for those living with cocaine addiction to reclaim their life and avoid any negative effects on their…
Of the many types of addiction, meth addiction is one of the most difficult to overcome. This type of addiction affects both a person’s body and mind. Fortunately, there are a variety of proven and effective treatments and therapies available for meth addiction. However, of the many available treatments and therapies in rehabilitation facilities across…
Unfortunately, sobriety is never easy. Avoiding an alcohol relapse requires constant effort and consideration from anyone living with alcohol use disorder. However, there are several useful methods an individual can employ to prevent an alcohol relapse in order to maintain their sobriety. What is Alcohol Use Disorder? Despite its legal status, alcohol is a dangerous…
The manufacturing, availability, and use of drugs, in general, can be both good and bad. Some drugs, like ibuprofen and antihistamines, can help people with pain, inflammation, and allergies without serious side effects or high risk of addiction while other, more dangerous drugs can be powerful, addictive, and cause a number of unwanted side effects…
