When it comes to substance abuse, there’s a ton of stigma and misconceptions attached to not only the word but the sufferer as well. Even though it’s slowly becoming less taboo now than ever before, there are still common misconceptions hanging on. Learn about these common judgments below. 1. Substance Abuse Is A Choice Those…
If you are seeking treatment for drug and alcohol addiction, you may be concerned about what types of treatment will be covered by your health insurance plan. For addicts seeking recovery for drug and alcohol addiction at a New Hampshire drug rehab, treatment is often nearer and more affordable than they fear. Whether or not…
You’ve just done something very difficult. You’ve confronted your addiction and entered the long process of recovery. Now you’re returning to a life both familiar and strange as you practice new skills and new coping mechanisms. Sobriety offers a richer, fuller life, but it may not always feel that way at first. Here are seven…
In recent years, studies showed that over 14 million people suffer from alcoholism. One of the worst ways to find out you have an alcohol problem is through a DUI stop. Getting a Driving Under the Influence (DUI) arrest can make it difficult for you to get your life in order because of the ramifications…
Just like one would never shame a diabetic for a dangerous blood sugar spike, one should never shame someone with a substance use disorder for a relapse. However, getting back on the horse and preventing further setbacks requires taking accountability for the role one does play in any given series of events. When a relapse…
Whether or not you know someone who is struggling with drug addiction, alcoholism, or substance use disorder, chances are you’ve heard of intervention. “Intervention” is a broad term that means different things to different people. Broadly speaking, an intervention is a pre-planned attempt by one or more people to encourage an addict or alcoholic to…
From the outside, addiction seems like a simple case of cause and effect in that people use because they want to. The reality is, addiction is the result of a complex series of events, stimuli, and physical processes. The reasons for getting addicted to substances is often complex and getting clean from their use can…
Thanks to advances in medicine, science, and our collective understanding of addiction and alcoholism, individuals caught up in substance and alcohol use now have greater hope to overcome their addiction. Resources like detox, rehab and other therapies are readily available to people looking to stop or moderate their substance use. Recovery from drug addiction and…
Alcohol detoxification (or “detox”) is a safe and clinically-managed method of treatment used to help heavy drinkers and alcoholics safely stop drinking. It is achieved by slowly weaning the individual off alcohol or, more commonly, with the assistance of prescription drugs such as benzodiazepines. If you or someone you know is engaged in regular heavy…
Opiates and opioids are drugs and medications used, primarily, in the treatment of pain. There are many types of opiates and opioids, from pharmaceuticals to recreational drugs. They include oxycodone, morphine, fentanyl, heroin, and others. All individuals taking opiates or opioids, both prescription and nonprescription, are at risk for overdose and for becoming addicted. This…