Young people have been experimenting with drugs and alcohol for generations. However, each generation faces unique challenges. Today, social media plays a big role when it comes to teenage drug use. Teens are especially vulnerable to things they see on Snapchat, Instagram, and more recently, TikTok. Not only can they see what their friends are…
If you’re struggling to overcome drug addiction, it’s safe to say you’re probably not feeling your best. Your body may not be in the best shape and you may feel like your life is out of control. The idea of exercise may seem ridiculous. However, exercise offers many benefits to recovering addicts. Even if you…
Individuals seeking treatment for drug addiction can choose from a variety of options. Usually, more than one type of treatment is used to help the individual attain and maintain sobriety. Making it through the detoxification process is just the start of your recovery. You’ll need to learn how to manage the cravings which you will…
Not everyone who uses a drug develops an addiction. That may be one of the reasons why some people think drug addiction is the result of weakness. However, it is a chronic disease that causes long-term changes to the brain. Research has shown that there is no single factor that causes drug addiction. However, there…
If you or someone you love has suffered from drug or alcohol addiction, you may be familiar with substance abuse treatment and the term “dual diagnosis program.” Drug and alcohol addiction treatment centers come in many forms, all with different specialties and focuses. For addicts and alcoholics who suffer from a co-occurring issue, such as…
Group Therapy or Individual Therapy both are hard work. If you or someone you know has struggled with addiction and considered getting help, you are probably very familiar with the idea of therapy. Even those who have never gone through any kind of therapy know that this is a method of helping people recover from…
What is Holistic Therapy you ask? Have you been trying to recover from substance abuse for a long time? You’ve probably tried multiple times, using new methods and applying advice from various people. Finding the method that works for you is really hard work. It’s common for recovering drug and alcohol abusers to relapse or…
Many people have grown to believe that to exist or to have fun; drugs have to be in the mix because otherwise, life would be unimaginable. It is a popular misconception that has led to a lot of deaths due to alcohol abuse and addiction. However, a time comes when one needs to get their…
Addiction comes in several different forms. It shows itself in both young people and older people. Those who suffer from it are sometimes unaware that they have a problem. The cause of addiction is different for everyone. Some may become addicted to pain medication because of chronic pain. Others may go through depression or feel…
Cocaine addiction is a common form of substance abuse and dependency that affects millions of susceptible individuals worldwide. Cocaine, also known as coke, is a stimulant drug derived from the coca plant. The leaves are then processed into a powder, which can be snorted or injected. In a report made by the National Institute on Drug…