Substance use disorder (SUD) is a prevalent issue within the LGBTQIA+ community. Many people struggle in silence because the medical world does not offer them safety. Unfortunately, it is difficult to state the exact statistics for SUD in the LGBTQIA+ community because the US government only recently added questions to identify this demographic. Even when national […]
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For a person living with addiction, the thought of sobriety can feel overwhelming. Healing is a brave choice, though it involves continued commitment. With synthetic drugs, the detox and treatment process is more complex. Recovery does not have to be scary. In the right program, individuals can safely cease the use of substances and start […]
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Prescription medications can do great things when used as prescribed by a licensed professional for a medical disorder. Unfortunately, many medications have the potential for abuse and addiction. If an individual has suspicions that a loved one might be addicted to prescription drugs, they might feel confused. What does abuse look like? How does one […]
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Since 1999, drug overdoses have killed nearly 841,000 people, and 70% of those deaths have involved an opioid. Since then, the number of overdose deaths has increased over six times, killing nearly 50,000 people in 2019. Substances labeled as opioids – including prescription painkillers – are at the top of the list of the deadliest drugs. More […]
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Adderall is prescribed “to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) [and] help people with ADHD feel more focused.” Adderall is a stimulant, which means it is a substance that speeds up the central nervous system. As a result, Adderall has many effects on the body, including raising blood pressure, body temperature, and heart rate. Using the […]
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Inhalant use is a major issue for teens and young adults because they can easily obtain the substances. Though addiction occurs less frequently with inhalants than with other substances, it is still important to address it. People who use inhalants frequently create a risk for dependency and addiction. Drug detox is the first step of […]
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Detox is the foundation of recovery. The first step of drug and alcohol treatment, detox is when harmful, addictive substances are allowed to leave the body. Without detox, drug and alcohol treatment won’t work. But where do you find a detox center? Like many things, finding a drug and alcohol detox center can be a […]
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Xanax is a central nervous system depressant and part of the benzodiazepine class of sedative drugs. Also known as benzos, these drugs induce dopamine production, which means Xanax increases the feeling of pleasure and decreases feelings of negative mental states. Due to its pleasurable effects, many people engage in Xanax abuse recreationally rather than for […]
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Cocaine is a stimulant frequently abused by people from all backgrounds. The drug prevents the reuptake of dopamine neurotransmitters, which creates a sense of euphoria for the person using the drug. Over time, the body tries to combat the dopamine flood. People with cocaine use disorder end up increasing the quantity and potency of the […]
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Addiction affects entire families, and a loved one struggling with an addiction to drugs or alcohol can create a tense, difficult, and fragile home atmosphere. While families can make their best efforts to support a loved one battling addiction, some situations demand a more direct approach to truly help the one with a substance use […]
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