How Do You Choose the Right Detox Model?
One of the first steps to recovery from an addiction is to detox. Toxic substances must be removed from the person's body. There are different detox models to choose from, and depending on what drug was used, duration of use, and cost of the detox, there are options to suit each individual prior to a treatment program. All treatment programs [...]
Crack Addiction
Drug and alcohol addiction can happen to anyone. The chance of a person becoming addicted to drugs and alcohol depend on the drug used, the duration of use, the person's family history, genetics, and mental health. Crack is a highly addictive drug that is smoked, which causes immediate euphoric effects. A person can become addicted to crack after just one [...]
Are Cravings a Sign I Don’t Want to be Sober?
Cravings can be extremely difficult to face, especially if they pop up seemingly out of nowhere after you’ve been clean for a long period of time. Triggers and the cravings they can bring are a part of addiction that almost everyone who faces addiction have to deal with, but it can be scary and disheartening to feel the urge to [...]
You Won’t be Bored in Early Sobriety
When a person with a drug and alcohol addiction goes through treatment, he or she changes their entire lifestyle to live substance-free. Recovery from drug and alcohol addiction is tough. In recovery, you need to retrain your brain so it can function normally without relying on drugs and alcohol. Removing these substances from your body allows you to enjoy what [...]
How Fast Does Addiction to Meth Happen?
Crystal meth, a synthetic stimulant, is one of the most addictive drugs out there. It’s notorious for being addicting early on in use, and many suggest that a single hit is all it takes to get hooked. The drug is made from a variety of chemicals, and the products purity and potencey can vary wildly on the street. Any use [...]
Love and Tolerance, The Code of AA
A code of AA is 'love and tolerance' and it means to treat others, as you would want to be treated. Love and tolerance start with loving yourself, loving other people, and accepting a person as he or she is. Love and tolerance allow you to understand you can love someone without having to like everything about them. The person [...]
How Do You Tell a Loved One it’s Time to Seek Help?
When a family member or friend is struggling with an addiction to drugs or alcohol, it can be difficult to see them heading down a dark path. Knowing when it’s time to step in and offer them help can be even harder. In some cases, this can mean sitting down and talking to your loved one about their substance abuse [...]
Marijuana’s Addictive Qualities
Many people do not realize that marijuana has the potential for addiction. People often think that marijuana use does not lead to addiction. A person can become addicted to marijuana. Anyone of any age, race, ethnicity, social status, or gender can become addicted. People will argue that because marijuana withdrawals are not as severe as other drug withdrawals, so it [...]
How Long Does it Take to be Addicted to Heroin?
Heroin is a powerful opiate made from morphine that is fueling the opioid crisis gripping the nation currently. It can be injected, snorted or smoked, and some users combine it with other drugs like crack. People who use heroin usually feel a rush of pleasure or intense euphoria, and a number of other side effects, including fogged mental function, a [...]
Self Care
Treatment for drug and alcohol addiction is hard work. A person needs to change his or her lifestyle and mindset for their addiction. The individual must be determined throughout the process and maintain a positive attitude to have a successful response. When a person goes through detox, he or she experiences withdrawals and sometimes are administered medication to relieve some [...]