Self-Care Tips for People with Addicted Loved Ones
When someone you love is battling a substance use disorder, you often focus on the damage addiction is inflicting on their life. For example, many addicts and alcoholics experience severe mental health symptoms, worsening physical health, financial troubles, strained relationships, and even legal issues. On the other hand, it is
How to Protect your Sobriety During a Pandemic
Currently, our entire world is amidst a global pandemic. As a result, citizens across the nation are stocking up on food and household necessities in order to prepare themselves to self-quarantine. Being isolated from friends and family is difficult for anyone. However, for those of us in addiction recovery, this
What to Expect During Heroin Detox
Heroin detox is the first, and one of the most difficult steps that an individual should take when they decide to get sober. Withdrawal symptoms from this particular drug are painful, unpleasant, and may drive people to get high simply to avoid feeling sick. Fortunately, there are many FDA approved
Am I Addicted To Adderall?
Adderall is a prescribed drug that is used to treat ADHD (attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder). Its main reason for being prescribed is to help those with attention problems have increased focus and attention. When used as directed with someone suffering from ADHD, it can reduce hyperactive disorder, impulsivity, and provide the focus
Meth Is Becoming Prevalent Again In Ohio
While Ohio has been facing a drug epidemic with the substance Fentanyl, which has recently found its way in cocaine and other substances besides heroin, there has been a drug that has seen a massive resurgence. That substance would be crystal meth. Crystal meth is short for crystal methamphetamine, it
Staging An Intervention For A Drug Addict
An intervention is a highly stressful, yet important event for all involved. Family and friends get together to help the person they love see that they need to get help. The person struggling needs to know that the people around them love and support them but need something to change
Opioid Addiction Treatment in Ohio
The opioid epidemic continues to affect people in every state of the United States. However, Ohio holds the second-highest rate of opioid abuse when compared to other states. According to research conducted in 2017, Ohio had a rate of 39.2 opioid-related deaths per 100,000 persons. Nationally, the rate of opioid-related
Seniors and Addiction
Typically when people imagine an addict, they picture someone in their mid-20s. However, addiction is becoming a common problem among the elderly population. In fact, most senior citizens suffering from addiction are dependent upon alcohol or prescription pills. According to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA), up