Teen Drug Intervention —  Most Honest Guide for Parents (2021)
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Teen Drug Intervention — Most Honest Guide for Parents (2021)

Over 12,000 adolescents try a new substance every day. Read our parent guide to alcohol and drug intervention tailored specifically for your teen. Teen Identity Development The stage of adolescence is considered between the ages of 13 and 17. These four years are critical to lay a foundation towards being a responsible and independent young…

Relapse Prevention Plan 2.0
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Relapse Prevention Plan 2.0

As the holiday season approaches, risks for relapse, overdose, and overdose deaths increase, and prolonged social isolation during COVID-19 certainly doesn’t help. Create, review, or update your relapse prevention plan now. Keep reading to learn more. Relapse is Part of Recovery The biggest threat to those in treatment or recovery is relapse. Many addiction treatment…

Increase in Substance Use during Pandemic
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Increase in Substance Use during Pandemic

Though COVID-19 restrictions in the Southeast are becoming less stringent, there are still risks associated with the pandemic that are particularly challenging for those with substance use disorder, those in addiction treatment, and those in addiction recovery. Most states put quarantine orders into place mid to late March, and what followed touched every individual in…

Why Is It Dangerous to Mix Opiates and Alcohol?
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Why Is It Dangerous to Mix Opiates and Alcohol?

Combining alcohol with any strong prescription medicine is dangerous. Most of these medications carry a warning stating they should not be used along with alcohol, but users often disregard these warnings. Alcohol consumption alone can result in serious side effects. However, it can also worsen the side effects of other substances including prescription medications. Opiates…

What Is Delirium Tremens?
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What Is Delirium Tremens?

Many people who have an alcohol use disorder experience withdrawal symptoms when they stop drinking or reduce their consumption. These symptoms include hallucinations, tremors, and seizures. Some people who drink heavily for extended periods experience a severe form of withdrawal known as delirium tremens, DTs or withdrawal delirium. About one in 20 individuals going through…