A substance use disorder (SUD), the technical name for addiction, is a reoccurring use of drugs and/or alcohol, which leads to significant and clinical impairment. Basically, it means you can't stop using a substance and your life has become unmanageable because of...
Last week we discussed antidepressants. What they are and how they are used in the treatment of depression. This week, we will discuss how these drugs are used, specifically for the treatment of addiction and how to educate yourself on whether these drugs are good for...
Antidepressants, as their name suggests, are a certain type of drug that is used to combat depression in people. The amount of people in the United States who have taken, or are currently taking, some form of antidepressant is mind boggling, and should cause us to...
Hopelessness is a terrible feeling. Not only is it a powerfully defeating emotion, hopelessness changes our perception of reality. When we feel hopeless, without hope, it’s difficult to perceive the prospect of improving our current circumstances, our relationships,...
MDMA, also called Ecstasy or Molly, is known as being a party drug. Due to their psychoactive effects, party drugs like MDMA are often taken at clubs, house parties, and underground music festivals called raves. Many use these substances to amplify their party...
Sleep plays an integral role in health. A good night’s sleep empowers the body to recover and lets you wake up refreshed and ready to take on the day. Unfortunately, many people have sleep problems and don’t get the rest that they need. Insufficient sleep and poor...
When someone begins their journey of recovery they often ask "How long will I be in recovery?" Oftentimes, people wonder about this question even before they decide to get sober. Depending on who you ask, or what program you employ for sobriety, you may get a...
Addiction does not only affect the addict. It also affects the entire family. Substance abuse can cause tremendous disfunction within every member of the family unit. This disfunction can cause family members to take on certain roles within the household just to...
Like many things in life, addiction is often times a slow fade. People simply don't start out planning to be a black tar heroin addict who can't function in life. Most of the time, the use of less "hard drugs" gives way to more dangerous and addictive drugs. These...