Opioid painkillers produce a euphoria that is, at best, short-lived. However, the combination of euphoria and the absence of pain – if only temporary – are enough to trigger a painkiller addiction. People who get hooked on painkillers find it extremely difficult to stop using the drugs. As a result, many people must seek professional…
Addiction is a disease. Despite what some people believe, it’s nearly impossible to quit “cold turkey” independently. When you look at the facts, there is a direct link between science and addiction. Drug or alcohol addiction is characterized by a compulsive drive to seek and use substances. It also causes molecular and neurochemical changes in…
Heroin is among the most addictive drugs available. Most people abuse heroin for the euphoric effects it produces once it reaches the brain. Heroin abusers either smoke, snort, or inject the substance into their blood veins. Heroin abuse alters your brain’s chemistry, causing psychological dependence, health problems, relationship problems, and even suicidal thoughts. If you…
Substance abuse leads to many harmful results. From the person’s physical well-being to their mental health to society and their family, the harm is widespread. One thing you may wonder is can a drug addiction rehab help and how is your family affected by drug addiction. While some people suffer harm to their body, others…
You’ve summoned the courage to admit you need help for your substance abuse. The obvious next step is to enter a treatment program such as the ones provided by Fresh Start Recovery. Depending on the severity of your abuse, you may be a candidate for an outpatient treatment known as a partial hospitalization program. Partial…
Heroin addiction changes people in many ways. For those struggling with its use, the first and most important decision is to get help. For some, a men’s heroin addiction treatment program may provide the tools and resources necessary to overcome this addiction. In this environment, you may be able to overcome your addiction and…
Drug detox is an important step in the addiction recovery process. Many people find themselves unable to stop using drugs or alcohol because their bodies and brain have become so used to them. You cannot stop on your own even if you want to. During detox, you can break that dependency and regain some…
Hello everybody and welcome to this week’s episode of Perspective Matters: This Week in Behavioral Healthcare. I’m your host Glenn Hadley with Southworth Associates. I just want to take a brief minute to thank our sponsors not only for the show but also for the upcoming event, “Perspectives: A Time For Change.” We’re just really…
If you have undergone a successful recovery, avoiding relapse is critical as you do not want to return to the troubled past. As such, you should focus on maintaining sobriety and seeking assistance from the right people to overcome triggers of substance abuse. Emotional, environmental, and social circumstances can remind a former drug user of…
Heroin’s an illegal and highly addictive opioid. There used to be the misconception that it was an inner-city drug. That’s not true. Today’s heroin drug crisis has spread through all segments of the population. Heroin Drug Crisis Risk Factors for Abuse Heroin’s easy to buy. You can get it at clubs, high schools, and anywhere…