Why Women’s Substance Abuse Treatment is Better
If you do some research on women and addiction you will find that studies state that about forty percent of the nation’s addicted people are women. So, that leads to the question: why women’s substance abuse treatment is better? Women’s substance abuse treatment pertains specifically to the needs of women and is great because it . . . . Continue Reading
Big Pharma and the Rise of ADHD
You always hear your grandparents talking about how “back in their day, when a kid had ADHD he was just considered hyper,” now-a-days that isn’t the case at all. When a child or any one has ADHD it is very common practice to start them on medication. Big Pharma is the nickname given to the . . . . Continue Reading
What is a “freelapse”?
We’ve all heard of a relapse, which is defined as going back to a former state or condition, or for addicts and alcoholics – to start using or drinking again. Recently, I’ve heard the term freelapse pretty frequently, though. What is a “freelapse”? A freelapse is considered to be a free high that does not . . . . Continue Reading
Prescription Drug Rehab for Women
Although more men are dying of prescription drug overdoses, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) finds that women are catching up. In the last 14 years, the percentage increase in deaths has been greater for women, spiking by 400% as opposed to 265% for men. Narcotic painkillers are the most prescribed drug in . . . . Continue Reading
Are We Born Addicts and Alcoholics?
It is a common question, are addicts and alcoholics born that way? Is this disease genetic or environmental? I know that with most addicts and alcoholics, if you look at their family tree you will usually find addiction somewhere else in their family. When scientists search for addiction genes what they are actually looking for . . . . Continue Reading
Heroin Rehab for Women
Heroin Rehab for Women: Withdrawal Syndrome The main problem that keeps women from getting clean and off heroin is the dread of withdrawal symptoms. Numerous women who are addicted to heroin will endure their addictive behavior long after they want to quit, purely to escape the painful symptoms that withdrawal holds, not knowing that there . . . . Continue Reading
Florida Women’s Rehab
Florida Women’s Rehab: Withdrawal Syndrome The biggest complication that keeps women from getting clean is the dread of withdrawal symptoms. Several women who are addicted to drugs and alcohol will continue their addictive behavior long after they want to quit, simply to escape the excruciating symptoms that withdrawal contains, not knowing that there are Florida . . . . Continue Reading
Women’s Meth Addiction Treatment
In order to discuss women’s meth addiction treatment, it is vital to comprehend what meth is and how it affects the user.The term “meth” is short for methamphetamine, which is an extremely addictive stimulant that affects the central nervous system. Methamphetamine causes increased activity and chattiness, decreased appetite, and an overall sense of well-being. Street names . . . . Continue Reading
Best Women’s Rehabs
Best Women’s Rehabs Treat Withdrawal Syndrome The main obstacle that keeps women from getting clean is the fear of withdrawal symptoms. Many women who are addicted to drugs and alcohol will continue their addictive behavior long after they want to quit, simply to avoid the painful symptoms that withdrawal involves, not knowing that there are . . . . Continue Reading
Vermont’s Heroin Epidemic
According to surveys shown in 2010 and 2011 by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, Vermont leads the nation in illegal drug use per capita. That’s not particularly surprising or shocking when it comes to marijuana, but the trend of Vermont’s heroin epidemic that’s surged into the state is cause for worry and . . . . Continue Reading