Addiction
How You Can Stay Motivated In Addiction Recovery
A person in addiction recovery can stay motivated by trying out different support group meetings, working with those in early recovery, and spending time with family and other loved ones.
LGBTQ+ And Addiction: Providing Trauma-Informed Care
During Pride Month, people in the LGBTQ+ community celebrate their diversity, uniqueness, and right to be who they are. It’s also a time to remember the struggles many members of this community have faced. Hate crimes and discrimination continue to be prevalent issues for LGBTQ+ individuals. This can lead to a wide range of issues, […]
7 Symptoms Of Drug Withdrawal
One of the most common symptoms of drug abuse and drug addiction (also called substance use disorder) is physical dependence. When you’re physically dependent on a drug, your body starts relying on it to function normally. If you stop using it, you may experience withdrawal symptoms. Here are seven of the most common. 1. Cravings […]
5 Ways To Support A Sibling In Addiction Recovery
Siblings of people with substance use disorders (SUD) may feel they are ill-equipped to help, either when drug use is active or when a sibling enters a treatment program for addiction. However, just because you don’t have personal experience with substance abuse or treatment at an inpatient or outpatient rehab center doesn’t mean you can’t […]
How To Support Your Partner In Addiction Recovery
When you’re in a romantic relationship with someone in drug or alcohol addiction recovery, it can be difficult to know how to support them without enabling or becoming codependent. However, there are several healthy ways to support them while they attend addiction treatment and after they leave. Show Your Support Being supportive of your significant […]
What To Expect After A Drug Overdose
A drug overdose is a medical emergency that poses serious risks, including permanent brain damage and death. That’s why it’s important to seek treatment as soon as it occurs. If you or someone you love has overdosed, here’s what to expect afterward.
7 Things To Say When A Loved One Relapses
When a loved one recovering from alcohol or drug addiction relapses, it can be difficult to know what to say or how to help. Luckily, there are a few non-judgemental things you can say that allow you to support and encourage the person in their time of need. Here are seven. 1. “This Doesn’t Mean […]
Knowing The Signs Of A Drug Overdose
When a person experiences a drug overdose, they may show several physical and mental signs, such as shallow breathing, loss of consciousness, or psychosis. Loved ones of people with drug addictions can act quickly by knowing the signs of a drug overdose.
7 Barriers To Addiction Recovery (& How To Overcome Them)
Like many other diseases, drug addiction (also called substance use disorder) is treatable. Drug rehab programs across the country offer inpatient and outpatient care to promote long-term recovery. Unfortunately, many people don’t seek addiction treatment due to these common barriers. 1. Denial Some people refuse to seek treatment because they don’t believe they have an […]
Can You Identify Fentanyl-Laced Meth?
Fentanyl and methamphetamine (meth) are extremely powerful synthetic drugs. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), they’re responsible for a large majority of drug overdose deaths among Americans. These drugs become even more dangerous when you mix them. And, unfortunately, fentanyl-laced meth is impossible to identify without a fentanyl test strip. What […]
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