People rarely discuss drug addiction publicly. Many people associate it with cities, celebrity life, clubs, or any other sort of high-energy, risqué situations. However, drug addiction is more common than the public would like to believe. What is drug addiction? It’s a disease that can strike anyone at anytime and from any socio-economic standing. What…
DetailsThere’s no debating it: addiction is a disease. Scientific studies about drug addiction in the brain ended that debate a long time ago. We now know what separates the average brain from someone who struggles with addiction. We also have more information on how to heal it. Drug Addiction in the Brain Some people say…
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What is anxiety? Anxiety is the most common mental disorder that adults suffer from in the United States. Generalized anxiety disorder is the most common in adults, and features symptoms such as: Muscle tension Sleeping problems Difficulty concentrating Restlessness and irritability Easily fatigued Inability to control worrying There are also disorders such as Panic Disorder…
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At drug rehab facilities, you may hear medical professionals talk about a substance called suboxone. But exactly what is suboxone? The short answer is that it’s a partial opioid that medical professionals typically administer to treat pain and heroin addictions. Suboxone is a combination of buprenorphine and naloxone. Buprenorphine is an opioid that functions like…
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What is alcoholism? It’s a word that people commonly throw around, but what exactly does it mean? Alcoholism is a common term used to describe an alcohol use disorder. Those that suffer from an alcohol addiction may not even know that they have a problem. Social drinking is so common that it’s not unusual for…
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Alcohol is a socially acceptable drug in the United States, which is why many people don’t realize how dangerous it is. In our daily lives, we’re almost encouraged to partake. From happy hour with coworkers to guys’ night out, the commonality of alcohol makes it seem like a fun, benign substance. What many people don’t…
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Numerous factors can impact relapse rates. Addiction longevity and severity, along with mental health, rehab quality and available support systems can all play a role. Since the substance abuse can also impact relapse potential, it’s important to analyze relapse rates by drug type. Learn more about these stats and how targeted relapse prevention therapy programs…
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