Teenagers are notorious for always being on their phones, tablets, or other devices. Talking with friends, posting on social media, and playing games can take up a large chunk of their time. But could this habit be hurting them? For some teens, anxiety and social media go hand-in-hand. For others, compulsive use of their…
If you’re concerned that one of your loved ones is using heroin, you may be asking what type of drug is heroin, what effects does it have, and how can it be treated. It’s important to know what type of drug this is to understand how serious addiction it can be. Fortunately, the experienced and…
Could your daughter benefit from women’s substance abuse treatment? For parents who have an older teen or young adult or even a fully grown adult daughter, recognizing the need for addiction treatment can be devastating. Right now, it may feel that there is no way through this addiction and its impact. Yet, that’s rarely the…
Deciding to get treatment for drug or alcohol addiction is downright hard. It’s a decision to step away from life, focus on yourself, and work hard to change. You may know it’s the right decision for you, but you’re unsure how to do so right now. Women’s treatment, however, is empowering and a chance to…
Peer pressure is a term often used lightly. A kid on the playground challenges another child to eat bubblegum off the ground. Yet, this type of pressure goes well beyond simple antics like this. Teens, especially are at risk for peer pressure and drug use. If you’re using drugs because your friends are, you’re putting…
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…