Recovery from alcoholism or any other addiction is never over. It takes constant and consistent effort and support to avoid a relapse of any kind, especially an alcohol relapse. Fortunately, there are five proven ways individuals with alcohol use disorder can prevent alcohol relapse in everyday life. Alcoholism and Relapse According to the 2019 National…
Especially in the first year after receiving treatment, there is a high rate of meth relapse. Those who have recently ceased using meth need to be aware of the high potential for relapse. Methamphetamine and related stimulants are highly addictive and it’s difficult to permanently break the cycle of abuse. A combination of post-treatment follow-ups…
Cocaine is a highly addictive substance and, unfortunately, relapse is not uncommon. It’s important not to shame someone you care about for relapsing since that does not help fix the situation. The person is inevitably already extremely ashamed and upset with themselves. What is important is to take steps to move forward and find a…
Each year, more than 1.5 million people in the U.S. enter a detox treatment program or admit themselves into a hospital due to medical issues experienced by alcoholism. Going through detox to rid your body of this poisonous substance is definitely the right thing to do. Alcohol has a strong effect on the central nervous…
Some people believe that popping a Xanax pill here and there is a harmless way to calm themselves down. Perhaps you started out this way, and now it has led you to a full-on Xanax addiction that is in desperate need of a detox. Perhaps now you have found that you can’t sleep, or can’t…
Opioids are among the most abused and addictive drugs in the United States. According to a study conducted by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, around 10 million people ages 12 and older misused opioids in 2019, primarily due to opioid addiction. Although an opioid addiction can be developed in nearly any individual,…
According to a 2019 study from the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, 14.5 million Americans ages 12 and older were living with alcohol use disorder — also known as Alcoholism. Although not all people who drink alcohol have alcoholism, research shows that certain demographics are more at risk to develop alcoholism than others….
Hundreds of substances can be addicting, including different types of illegal and prescription drugs. However, different drugs, like “uppers” and “downers”, have different effects on the human body. “Uppers”, in particular, come in many forms and affect a person in a number of ways. “Uppers” Explained The term “uppers” is slang for a type of…
Detox plays an essential role in the treatment of opioid addiction. It’s important to keep in mind that once you free yourself from the cycle of addiction your mind and body will be able to start the process of healing. Because the detox process can be challenging and there is always a possibility of the…
Recovering from cocaine addiction is difficult but doable. One of the most important steps a person can take toward recovery is through detox. By detoxing, a person removes any and all harmful substances from their body, including cocaine. Once completed, they can begin to focus on the mental aspect of cocaine addiction. How Does A…
