How to Identify the Signs and Patterns of Codependency Codependent relationships are any relationship where one person puts everybody else’s needs ahead of their own. This may be seen in a romantic relationship, a family, or a friendship. Common patterns of codependency that occur between codependent partners or another codependent person include: Compliance – doing…
What is Meth? Methamphetamine, also known as crystal meth or meth, is a highly addictive substance that impacts a person’s central nervous system. Individuals can either snort, smoke, ingest, and inject crystal meth. Depending on your method of substance abuse, you will experience various side effects of meth abuse. Commonly, individuals that are under the…
When deciding to stop substance abuse, you must first detox from the drug. When you detox from alcohol or other drugs, your body may go into withdrawals which can be very uncomfortable and even dangerous. Certain factors in your drug addiction may cause you to need a medical detox, instead of going about it on…
How To Choose the Right Rehab Program The best way to choose a rehab program that gives you the best chance at recovery is to speak with a medical professional. They will be able to assess how addiction is affecting you along with factors of your life that can influence your recovery journey. Some rehab…
Alcohol abuse and alcohol use disorder (AUD) kills over 3 million people each year, making up about 6% of global deaths according to the National Center for Drug Abuse Statistics. Even though people are aware of the dangers of alcohol use and binge drinking, they continue to abuse alcohol, mostly because they cannot help it.…
What is the Right Length of Time for Drug Rehab? When you are struggling with substance use disorders it is difficult to know where to get started. Many people want to go to drug or alcohol rehab but don’t know which type of rehab program to choose. Between medical detox, inpatient care, and outpatient programs,…
When someone realizes substance abuse is negatively affecting their life, they often face a tough decision about stepping away from their home, family, and work in order to seek addiction recovery treatment. This can be especially true for those in the executive ranks, like chief officers, company vice presidents and presidents, and other high-ranking positions…
How to Enjoy Summer in Sobriety The summer months bring many things with them — warmer weather, longer daylight hours, and more opportunities for socialization to name a few. If we are to face the facts, the American brand of social life often includes the not-so-secret ingredient of alcohol. Mainstream media rarely portrays a good…
What Is Fentanyl? Fentanyl drug is a synthetic opioid that was originally developed as a prescription opioid to use for severe pain management. Fentanyl has been used as a method of pain management for medical purposes including pain management for cancer patients or patients that are undergoing major surgery. Medicinally, fentanyl is administered through a…
Signs and Symptoms of Drug or Alcohol Overdose Many symptoms of drug overdose occur along with less observable signs and symptoms such as an increase in body temperature, abdominal pain, chest pain, or mental symptoms. The ones listed below are 6 primary symptoms of overdose on drugs that are quicker to identify and are strong…