What Drugs Are Used to Treat Heroin Withdrawal?
Heroin withdrawal can be an agonizing experience when addicts do not go to an inpatient addiction treatment center for help. Many heroin addicts stay in their disease because they can…
Mental Disorders From Drug Use
Drug use and mental health disorders can often go together. In some cases, mental disorders from drug use can cause anxiety, depression, or paranoia. Dual diagnosis treatment is helpful for…
Can You Spot Substance Abuse in the Workplace?
Addiction is a powerful mental illness, which can cause you to push aside all of the major priorities in your life. Many people find their relationships, school work, and even…
Compulsive vs. Impulsive Behaviors in Addictive Personality
Addiction affects millions of Americans every year. Most people are unaware of the science and psychology behind addiction. It is important to understand how addiction can develop and how someone…
What are the Symptoms of Addiction and How to Help a Loved One
Are you asking what are the symptoms of addiction? Learning to recognize the symptoms of addiction is one of the most loving things you can do for those you care…
The Long Road of Addiction Recovery
Addiction is a complex disease that involves changes of the body, in the mind and in emotional responses. Treatment is only part of the process of restoring an individual’s life…
Heroin Addiction Treatment Necessary for the Rising Epidemic
For decades, heroin has been one of the most dangerous addictive substances. Millions of people have lost loved ones to heroin addiction. Despite what some may think, many people do…
Battling Addiction Stigma
Addiction is unlike any other disease, and addicts are people who are totally out of control. At least, that’s what it seems the rest of the world believes when they…
Moderation Management vs. 12-Step Recovery
If you have lost control of your alcohol consumption, you may be considering your options for long-term recovery. Two of the main contenders in this field are 12-step programs and…
How We Know Addiction is a Disease
How many times have you heard someone say addiction is a disease? Medical professionals affirm the use of the word “disease” when describing addiction. But when you look at the…