Dealing with a drug abuse problem is a messy, uphill battle. But if paired with a mental health disorder, it can multiply the effects and create an even larger problem. The mental health effects of meth, or methamphetamine, is troubling and tricky to deal with. Meth is an artificial drug that is highly addictive and…
Heroin addiction changes people in many ways. For those struggling with its use, the first and most important decision is to get help. For some, a men’s heroin addiction treatment program may provide the tools and resources necessary to overcome this addiction. In this environment, you may be able to overcome your addiction and work…
Drug detox is an important step in the addiction recovery process. Many people find themselves unable to stop using drugs or alcohol because their bodies and brain have become so used to them. You cannot stop on your own even if you want to. During detox, you can break that dependency and regain some control…
Hello everybody and welcome to this week’s episode of Perspective Matters: This Week in Behavioral Healthcare. I’m your host Glenn Hadley with Southworth Associates. I just want to take a brief minute to thank our sponsors not only for the show but also for the upcoming event, “Perspectives: A Time For Change.” We’re just really…
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…
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…
Those who have been in the field of addiction and recovery can see what works and what doesn’t. They can see the patterns that are successful in addiction recovery and those that become the obstacles that lead to relapse. If a person in recovery were looking for the fundamental components of healing, growth, and staying…
People abuse drugs for various reasons. For some, it may be because they want to get over a difficult time. For others, it may be for recreational purposes. Whatever the reasons, it is important for you to know that drug abuse can be fatal. In the U.S. alone, 67,000 people died as a result of…
The 12 step approach to recovery is a concept that has been around for over 70 years. Addiction treatment centers in California regularly adopt the 12 steps because of how effective they have been in helping individuals recover from addiction. Each treatment center has its own way of integrating the 12 steps into its programs.…
Although drug abuse has declined in the past 20 years (1), teens are using certain substances, like marijuana, more than ever. Mental illness and substance abuse in teens requires treatment, as co-occurring disorders can make it difficult to live a healthy and normal life. While all teens and adolescents experience anxiety, stress, and sadness, some…