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…
Have you ever been around someone that makes you so uncomfortable or angry that you feel the need to use drugs or alcohol to just deal with them? That is a trigger. Common addiction triggers put those with substance use disorder at risk of using again. It is important to address and label what your…
Using drugs for a prolonged period can lead to drug tolerance. The receptors in the brain that react to drug use may become less sensitive with continued drug use. Hence, one may need higher dosages to get the same effect they obtained using a lower amount. After some time, a person gains physical dependence such…
Drug and alcohol treatment programs generally fall into one of two categories — inpatient Rehab or outpatient rehab. Both programs focus on overall rehabilitation from addiction to drugs and/or alcohol and each of them has unique benefits with the same overall goal in mind, to help someone address their addiction issues. Inpatient or residential rehab…
Do you wonder if a loved one, such as a spouse, child, or parent, uses drugs or alcohol? Perhaps you know they are, but you are unsure if they’ve developed an addiction. It is not uncommon for addiction to develop quickly or even through only a few instances of use. Similarly, the symptoms of addiction…