Alcohol withdrawal symptoms vary based on the severity of the addiction. A person with a mild alcohol abuse disorder (AUD) may be able to reduce or cease alcohol abuse on their own. For those with moderate to severe alcohol addictions, it is highly recommended that detox is undergone in a medically-supervised environment with doctor supervision. …
What Is Vyvanse: Vyvanse Uses & Dosages Vyvanse is a prescription medication used to treat Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD), Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), and Binge Eating Disorder (BED). It works as a central nervous system stimulant. Vyvanse is taken by mouth in the form of a chewable tablet or capsule, and these can range…
Substance abuse and addiction can negatively impact the body in many ways, including leading to malnourishment and nutritional deficiencies. Often, individuals who are addicted to drugs or alcohol begin to neglect their physical wellbeing. This may look like skipping meals, as many drugs decrease appetite, or choosing foods with little nutritional value. A healthy diet…
What Are The Benefits of Inpatient Rehab? Many important benefits of rehab, such as individual and group therapies, are available in both inpatient and outpatient rehab settings. However, there are some key differences in offering between inpatient and outpatient that it is crucial to be aware of when comparing the two. Benefits of inpatient rehab…
What Is Somatic Awareness? Somatic awareness can be summarized as the experience of being aware of the physical body and being aware of sensations experienced through the body’s five senses: smell, touch, taste, seeing, and hearing. Somatic awareness is also referred to as somatic mindfulness, and is the foundation of somatic therapy. Somatic therapy, or…
Methamphetamine is an extremely addictive psychostimulant drug. Tolerance to meth can be developed quickly, leading a meth user to depend on more and more of the substance to feel its effects. As tolerance increases and larger quantities of the drug are taken, physical dependence and addiction develop. Meth produces an intense but short-lived high that…
Not everyone is aware that there are medication-assisted treatment (MAT) options for alcoholism. It’s important to keep in mind that these treatment options are not a cure for an alcohol use disorder (AUD). Medications are used to help individuals who struggle with alcoholism get their lives back on track. This is similar to the way…
There are many risks and dangers of combining substances. One of the original uses for the term “speedballing” specifically referred to the combination of cocaine and heroin. The meaning of “speedballing” has shifted over time but the basic concept remains. In the case of cocaine and heroin, an individual is abusing a combination of a…
There are many methods to wean off, reduce, or cease alcohol consumption. The utility value of tips is somewhat based on if an individual only has the occasional drink, has a daily habit of drinking within moderation, has an alcohol use disorder (AUD) or a full-blown alcohol addiction. A basic method involves time of day….
Alcoholism, or an alcohol use disorder, is one of the most prevalent addictions in America today. You may hear people talking about “functional alcoholism” but, in reality, no one is functioning well when they have a substance abuse disorder. Kicking the habit can be difficult. That’s why the professionals at Oasis Recovery strive to provide…
