7 Reasons Why You Should Go to Rehab in the Winter
Anytime you decide you’re sick and tired of relying on alcohol and other drugs is a good time to get help. If you notice that your drug habit is ruining your relationships, causing problems at work or a loss of a job, altogether, and creating financial hardships – not to mention taking a toll on . . . . Continue Reading
Predicting the Power of Personalize Medicine in Recovery
For people with addiction, there are already so few effective drugs available to help in the recovery process, so this demographic takes the hit from failed medications especially hard. People with addiction tend to have even less of an effective experience with medication on a smaller average than most people, so how much good is . . . . Continue Reading
Increased Chance of Employment for Women Who Attend All-Women Rehab
Getting treatment for substance abuse can be a difficult task, and afterwards many people are forced to re-establish some kind of home and professional life. For some an all-women’s rehab facility is the best bet for the most growth and effective assistance. According to a study funded by the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), . . . . Continue Reading
Opiate Addiction Rehab
For anyone who is struggling with a serious problem with prescription opiates, an opiate addiction rehab can be the thing that changes your life, and can even save your life. Too many people get dependent on opiates, and too many addicts never get the help they need. The fear of experiencing withdrawal, or even having to . . . . Continue Reading
Gender Specific Rehab for Women
Gender specific rehab for women is a unique and specialized rehabilitation program specifically designed for the needs and wants of women. Men and women, while they may suffer from the same disease of addiction and/or alcoholism, many times have different needs when it comes to a drug rehab approach. Women have some very important social, psychological and . . . . Continue Reading
Serotonin and Addiction: Is a New Treatment Approach Around the Corner?
A new study has found a direct correlation between the brain chemical serotonin and drug addiction; a new understanding that could potentially lead to a revolutionary approach in addiction treatment. The research was conducted by a PhD student, Sarah Bradbury, who will be receiving the prestigious advanced degree this week in Psychology, found that the . . . . Continue Reading
New Drug to Treat Marijuana Addiction?
Many people still question whether or not marijuana addiction is a real problem. Some people with a substance abuse problem with marijuana are falsely under the impression that going to a drug treatment program such as rehab, you have to be using so-called hard drugs, like opiates (painkillers, heroin), cocaine, crack, or other such drugs. . . . . Continue Reading
Amanda Bynes Back in Trouble
The childhood star and Hairspray actress Amanda Bynes has had quite the history as of lately with struggles related to substance abuse. Amanda Bynes had a very public breakdown in the past few years, but after a period in treatment and continued therapy she had been doing much better with the help of her parents. Just . . . . Continue Reading
Hallucinogens and Opiate Addiction Treatment
What are Hallucinogens? Hallucinogens are a class of drug – hallucinogenics – that are compounds found in some plants and mushrooms and that have been used for centuries, mostly for the purpose of religious rituals. Almost all hallucinogens contain nitrogen and are classified as alkaloids. Many hallucinogens have chemical structures similar to those of natural . . . . Continue Reading
Questions Parents of Addicts Ask: Part Two
As parents of addicts, you are probably feeling frustrated and scared about just what that means. You probably have lots of questions about your child’s disease as well as how to go about helping them and understandably so. Addiction is a scary matter and, without experience or information, that fear can paralyze families dealing with . . . . Continue Reading