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Crack cocaine is a major plague on cities across the US. In 2020, roughly 335,000 Americans used crack cocaine. As drug use soars nationwide, crack addiction accounts for many cases at treatment facilities in every state. What Is Crack Cocaine? Crack is a freebase type of cocaine that emerged as a street drug during the …
In the US, doctors prescribe codeine as a cough syrup and a pain reliever in pill form. Though intended to relieve pain, codeine addiction takes hold when people overuse the medication. What are the symptoms of codeine addiction and what can people do for treatment? What Is Codeine? Codeine is a medication derived from the …
Methadone is a prescribed medication that people use for pain relief. However, methadone addiction occurs when people overuse the medication. What are the side effects and warning signs and where do people go to get treatment for methadone addiction? What Is Methadone? Methadone is a synthetic opioid agonist sold under the brand names Methadose and …
Drugs are a leading cause of crime and death in the US. According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, 2020 saw more deaths caused by drug overdoses (91,799) than by pneumonia, kidney disease and suicide. Mental and Physical Effects of Illicit Drugs Drug abuse causes immediate effects like mania and euphoria, which are quickly …
While detox and medication-assisted treatments are vital in treating physical drug dependence, therapy is equally important in ensuring a patient maintains sobriety after treatment. In drug addiction treatment, counselors use a set of therapies to address social and psychological factors that trigger substance use, which in turn reduces the risks of relapses. Some of the …
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 …
