Adderall is the brand name of medication people use for many things. One of them is ADD/ADHD. Methamphetamine, on the other hand, may be prescribed for use, but is also an illegal drug made in labs and sold on the black market. Meth and Adderall are from the same class of drugs called amphetamines, with…
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Rehab is the best place to get drug and alcohol treatment. Not everyone likes thinking about rehab, but it is helpful for so many people because it is a safe space to be vulnerable and think about their addiction while healing their bodies. Group therapy is a helpful part of the process because people get…
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An adjustment disorder is not what it sounds like. In fact, it is mostly about how a person copes with what is going on around them. They may have a diagnosable condition which causes what seems like abnormal behavior. This may be paired as a co-occurring (dual diagnosis) disorder along with substance abuse. People who…
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If you or a loved one experienced trauma, you may know that brain injuries and mental health struggles often go hand in hand with addiction. A brain injury can happen from accidents, assaults, or any physical trauma. The effects can be life-changing, affecting your mood, memory, and how you handle emotions. It’s a challenge when…
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The consequences of using heroin are heavy for people who experience the drug for the first time or multiple times. Overdose is a real threat, as with relapses, when people are trying to get clean. It can be a very difficult drug to quit using. Post-treatment challenges have no easy answers, but there are some…
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The opium poppy plant is where morphine starts. A painkiller that is highly potent, morphine can come in many forms, but it scheduled as highly addictive because it has serious implications for people who use it. People abuse the drug because they get addicted to the way it brings pleasure, then tolerance builds to the…
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Professional help for addiction is available but not every person is ready to take the leap. It is an important step in the journey, but a person has to be ready to take it. Other decisions they have to make might include where to get treatment, how long to be in the program, and the…
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The body needs to get rid of drugs and other things from the system. Detoxing is key for individuals battling substance use disorder. To try and begin counseling people with substance abuse while the toxins are in the system is not going to work. That is basically setting them up for relapse. Drug detox is…
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An addiction disorder is defined as a condition where a person feels compelled to do something like use drugs or drink alcohol and cannot stop. They experience a negative impact on their lives, including career or school, relationships, and health. They do not understand there is a problem or the extent to which it goes,…
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Dating in recovery is one of the biggest challenges there is at this sensitive time in life. It is not as if relationships are banned, but recovery is about focusing on healing from addiction. After all the work and effort, a relationship can throw everything off. If it does not work out, it may result…
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