It can be difficult to know if you need to go to rehab. You might be worried about financial costs and the long-term effects of treatment. However, an anonymous survey conducted by the Substance Abuse Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) found that 9 out of 10 people who completed a month of inpatient or outpatient…
Do you have a family member or friend who suffers from postpartum depression and/or substance addiction? Do you feel lost as to how to help them? If so, you’re not alone. It can be a very difficult and confusing time for anyone, regardless of their personal struggles. But, there are ways to support someone who…
It can be difficult to tell the difference between benzo dependence and benzo addiction. You may think that a person who is dependent on benzodiazepines has the same symptoms as an addict. However, there are some important distinctions that show you apart. Benzo dependence happens when a patient takes the drug as prescribed by their…
Parenthood is one of the greatest responsibilities a person can experience, requiring years of time, effort, and commitment, so for many, the commitment to a child or multiple children becomes a cornerstone in their life. This makes it difficult for many parents to let their child or children go upon reaching adulthood, often resulting in…
Although many Americans do not realize it, taking care of one’s mental health is one of the most important parts of living a healthy life. Sadly, many live with mental health issues and conditions like PTSD and addiction. While these disorders undoubtedly have a predominately negative impact on one’s life, post-traumatic stress disorder and addiction…
Unfortunately, depression is very common amongst those suffering from addiction. Oftentimes, drugs and alcohol are used as coping mechanisms. Whether people are treated or untreated for their depression, the risk of addiction goes up. For many, avoiding addiction means actively unlearning behavioral patterns and staying away from substances. Treating depression and learning healthy coping mechanisms…
Individuals who struggle with their mental health have an increased susceptibility to substance abuse and addiction. Anxiety and other mental health issues can make substance abuse sound like an appealing coping mechanism. Seeking short-term relief from mental health conditions using drugs or alcohol fails to solve the underlying problems and core issues that need to…
In a positive sense, to enable someone can mean to empower them or encourage them to develop and grow. However, in the sense where you are enabling addiction, to enable someone takes a more negative tone. Is there someone in your life who you can see has a problem with drugs or alcohol? Perhaps it…
Tennessee, like every other U.S. state, is home to several alarming drug trends and problems. Fortunately, there are a number of entities and organizations combating these issues everyday, including local law enforcement and variations of rehab in Tennessee. However, to effectively address these issues, it is often helpful to understand what drugs are most abused…
Overcoming a cocaine addiction and avoiding cocaine relapse is never easy. An addiction to drugs like heroin, methamphetamine, or cocaine creates changes in the brain, rewiring it for addictive behavior. However, it is possible for one to overcome these changes and live a long life of sobriety. Fortunately, there are a variety of useful strategies…
