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Category: Substance Abuse

Mistaken Beliefs by Alcoholics on Avoiding Alcohol

Mistaken Beliefs by Alcoholics on Avoiding Alcohol

Alcoholics cannot control their drinking. They just can’t.  It’s a difficult concept to understand for both alcoholics and their families.  Often alcoholics think they can do things to control the amount they take. It usually does not go well.  Here Are a Few Things Alcoholics and Common Knowledge Will Tell

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Al-Anon

What to Expect From an Al-Anon Meeting

There are support groups available for friends and families of alcoholics called Al-Anon groups. Al-Anon meetings can help those close to alcoholics who find themselves caught up in an overwhelming whirlwind of frustration and disappointment. What is Al-Anon? Al-Anon meetings are not based on any particular religion. They focus on

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Benzodiazepines addiction

The Dangers of Benzodiazepines

Given their appealing sedating effects, benzodiazepines are among some of the most abused prescription drugs in America. In fact, according to WebMD, about one in every five people who use benzodiazepines will abuse the potentially addictive drug. Below, we will discuss the potential risks associated with benzodiazepines and how they

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How to Pick a Sponsor

How to Pick a Sponsor in Alcoholics Anonymous

Picking a sponsor to work with is a critical step to take in Alcoholics Anonymous. Working the steps is what Alcoholics Anonymous was designed to do. After nearly a century of meetings and groups across the world, Alcoholics Anonymous can sometimes veer away from the book. That’s why it is

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Alcohol & Drug Addiction | Mental Health Services

The Relationship Between Mental Health & Addiction

Mental health and drug and alcohol addiction are sometimes so intertwined it is difficult to determine which one is the leading cause of problems.  Other times, our clients don’t have mental health problems, instead, they have undiagnosed alcoholism. Uncovering what issues our clients really face can be a long process. 

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Euphoric Recall Addiction

How Euphoric Recall Leads to Relapse | Alcoholism and Addiction

Euphoric recall has been studied by researchers for years, and many believe it is a leading cause of relapse.  Alcoholism and addiction are chronic diseases. This means addiction and alcoholism is incurable, constant, and persistent. In other words, if you stop treating your addiction, relapse is inevitable.  Chronic alcoholism can’t

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A Look into the Brains of Opioid Users While They Attempt to Quit

A Look into the Brains of Opioid Users While They Attempt to Quit

There are scientists at the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) beginning to look into the brains of opioid users, attempting to find answers regarding medicines that treat substance use disorders (SUDs). Specifically, these researchers look at medicines for opioid use disorder (OUD), such as methadone, and recognize the fact

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Computer Games May Help Predict Opioid Relapse

Computer Games May Help Predict Opioid Relapse

Currently, estimates state that more than 2 million Americans have a type of opioid use disorder (OUD); therefore, it is a substantial public health problem. Preventing opioid use in the first place is the best way to battle the opioid crisis. Unfortunately, there are not enough resources available for prevention

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Signs of Hydrocodone Abuse

Know the Potential Signs of Hydrocodone Abuse in a Loved One

Hydrocodone is a drug that people take by prescription for pain relief. Sold under the name Vicodin, this drug combines two things: acetaminophen and hydrocodone. The drug is effective for what it is prescribed for, but it is also habit-forming. When a doctor prescribes this drug, they are trying to

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When You Are in Recovery and Your Partner Still Drinks

Making the decision to seek treatment for alcohol addiction usually comes after a long string of embarrassing incidents, health issues, problems with job performance, and tension within relationships. Many intimate partner relationships involve a great deal of alcohol use. Couples often get to know each other over drinks when they

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