Getting Help After a Heroin Overdose
A heroin overdose occurs when respiratory depression deprives the brain and body of oxygen. It overpowers the central nervous system, impacting nearly every organ in your body. This leads to…
Depression and Alcoholism
Many people with mental health disorders develop co-occurring substance use disorders. In some cases, alcohol addiction can lead to the development of mental health disorders. No matter which comes first,…
How Meth Damages Your Mental Health
Meth is one of the most damaging illicit drugs used today. Use of this drug can lead to long-term physical and mental health complications, often impacting people's relationships, work habits,…
Living Sober After Rehab
What is it like to be sober after rehab? It's hard for people living in active addiction to see what life can be like outside of the never-ending quest for…
How Music Can Help During Recovery
Do you remember spending time as a kid listening to music as loud as you could? It helped to drown out all of the frustrations, fears, and anxieties you had…
Getting Alcoholism Treatment
Alcoholism treatment is highly effective and readily available. If you're using alcohol consistently or binge drinking often, your body has adapted to it. Having a high tolerance increases alcohol's destructive…
Signs of Cocaine Abuse
Cocaine is a stimulant. That means it increases the central nervous system's activity, giving you energy and focus that you may not otherwise have. Yet, cocaine dependence often develops rapidly.…
5 Relapse Prevention Tips
In drug and alcohol treatment, one of the biggest fears many people have is relapsing. It can happen – and you are always at risk of it. Yet, with the…
Stages of Detox
Detox is an essential step in substance abuse treatment. It takes time, often requires a significant amount of discomfort, and relies on your ability to detox in a safe, positive…
Veterans and Substance Abuse
Most of us will never know the pain soldiers carry, but PTSD is complicated. Some veterans don't want to live in the past. Others suffer out of respect for their…