Naloxone- An Opioid Antagonist
There is currently an ongoing opioid epidemic occurring in the U.S with deaths increasing every day. Overdoses can be very dangerous to your body as you experience small pupils, trouble breathing, fainting, cannot respond, trouble sleeping, and a slow heartbeat. Luckily, Naloxone can act as an opioid antagonist whenever an overdose occurs but should not be used as treatment for [...]
What Does Culture Have to Do with Addiction Treatment?
Defining culture is challenging but one definition is a set of beliefs and patterns of behavior that shape the worldview of a member of society. It is a guide for action and behavior. Substance abuse is not always viewed in light of a cultural lens or perspective, in that different people of different cultures may respond differently to addiction, recovery, [...]
Breaking Away From Denial After Loss
Death can be very hard to process when it involves someone you love. Instead of confronting tragedy, some want to pretend it did not happen and live in denial to avoid having depression, anxiety, or insomnia. The death of a loved one cannot be ignored as we need to accept the present reality but still keep the memories of our [...]
What You Should Never Say to an Addict
Drug addicts need all of the support they can get. It is important to be careful about what you say as they are in a vulnerable stage in their lives. Here are some things you should never say to someone who is an addict as the words you say have the potential to bring more stress to their lives and [...]
Is Connectivity a “Bad Thing” in Rehab?
Being hyper connected is not necessarily a bad thing, until it becomes a problem. Forward-thinking recovery programs are looking at ways to structure rehab settings in a way that support people’s growth and healing, but being connected to the outside world may be one thing that, if changed, can help people grow in recovery rather than be detrimental. Therapeutic Benefits [...]
Self Forgiveness a Step Towards Recovery
When you have a substance abuse disorder, it is possible that you lied to people and did terrible things that impacted a lot of people. You want to be able to move forward but your guilt for the actions you took keep clouding up your mind. One of the twelve steps to recovery is learning to forgive yourself for your [...]
Could ‘Lifespan Recovery Management’ Be the Key to Recovery?
Addiction research is looking into ways people can focus on ‘lifespan’ recovery versus some of the current strategies. Providing care over the lifespan of a person with addiction is thought to bring more hope for longer periods of stability, less risk of relapse, and rapid interventions that could better support overall recovery. How it Works Residential care makes sense for [...]
What to Eat During Drug Detox
Using drugs and alcohol may make a negative impact on our brain and increase the risk of developing diseases but these abusive substances can impact our nutrition too. Detox is about cleaning your body and replacing the bad substances your body is used to with good substances. Here are foods and drinks to fill your body with to help give [...]
Drug Addiction on College Campuses
Going to college is like walking into a whole new world but can unfortunately cause you to start forming bad habits or other students can encourage you to continue them. According to the National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse at Columbia University, 49% of full-time college students do drugs. College students need to know that drugs are not the [...]
How to Stay Motivated During Recovery
Motivation is the driving force behind every action. Motivation is what will help you want to become sober. Without motivation, you will find it easier to sink back to old habits and forget why you want to become clean in the first place. What causes someone to lose their motivation to get clean is when the memories they had of [...]