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Although the college environment is meant to promote learning, some students fall prey to the trap of drug and alcohol addiction due to a variety of reasons. Peer pressure, stress, newfound freedom, and experimentation are some of the risk factors of drug addiction in college. And while drug use might seem harmless at first, the …
Substance abuse is hard to overcome. Patients need mental health professionals to provide counseling and help manage cravings. Across the US, treatment counselors build strong relationships with patients. Addiction counseling involves everything from dual diagnosis therapy and family counseling to group meetings and art therapy. Mental Health Counselors At drug treatment facilities, each patient meets …
In drug and alcohol addiction support groups, patients share their struggles and triumphs while gaining valuable insights from others on the same path. Support groups are part of the program at most American addiction centers, which also promote family therapy and time-proven rehab models, such as 12-step, SMART Recovery, cognitive behavioral therapy and other forms …
Drug and alcohol addiction has plagued US cities for decades. Most treatment centers focus on lower- and middle-income people from the areas hardest hit by drug infestation. What about white-collar professionals? Some people with prominent positions in finance, real estate, big tech and the automotive industry also struggle with drugs and alcohol. Where does one …
Outpatient rehab is a substance abuse program that allows patients to receive treatment from the comfort of their homes (or designated living area). Although not as intense as inpatient programs, outpatient rehab is highly effective and best suited for patients in the advanced stages of recovery or those that are yet to be fully dependent …
Inpatient drug rehabs treat addiction by providing round-the-clock support to patients in well-controlled environments. Once enrolled for treatment, patients get to work with a multidisciplinary team of nurses , physicians, detoxification specialists, psychiatrists, psychologists, nutritionists, and physical trainers, among others. People who receive addiction treatment in inpatient drug rehabs are more likely to recover successfully …
The National Institute on Drug Addiction reports that an average of 16 million people above 12 use prescription drugs for non-medical reasons in the US every year. This statistic is alarming, especially considering that similar to illegal drugs, prescription medication can alter the brain’s functioning when abused. And it gets even worse as prescription drug …
Methamphetamine, popularly known as meth, is a highly addictive psychostimulant consumed through snorting, smoking, or injection. Once consumed, meth affects the central nervous system by initiating the release of dopamine by up to ten times the normal levels. This creates an intense euphoria unlike any normal pleasurable activity, thereby increasing the chances of dependence and …
Stimulants work by increasing overall energy levels, alertness, and attention. While stimulants like Ritalin and Adderall are FDA-approved for treating some mental health conditions, recreational versions such as methamphetamine and cocaine are illegal. Consistent abuse of prescription (and illegal) stimulants can lead to destructive behavior and, even worse, prove fatal in case of an overdose. …
Heroin addiction is one of the biggest plagues in urban communities across the US. The drug is highly addictive and often deadly. When mixed with stimulants or downers, the dangers multiply. So why is heroin use so widespread and what are the treatment options for recovering users? Heroin Use Heroin is an opioid downer drug …
