Withdrawal is a term used to describe the symptoms your body experiences after quitting drugs and alcohol suddenly. The symptoms of withdrawal can be both psychological and physical, affecting a person’s quality of life. The severity of withdrawal symptoms, however, can vary, depending on a user’s level of dependence and the types of drugs being […]
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Drug Rehab vs. Detox: What is the Difference?
Rehab and detox are two types of treatment that play an important role in a person’s recovery from addiction. Find out whether detox or rehab—or both—should be a part of your treatment plan. Substance use disorders (SUDs) happen after regular or repeated substance abuse. As drugs are used over a period of time, a person’s […]
5 Addiction Treatment Services to Consider
There are many different types of addiction treatment services out there, including counseling, behavioral therapy, and medication-assisted treatment. Learn about your options here. In the year 2020, more than 40 million Americans were battling a substance use disorder (SUD). A substance use disorder is the clinical diagnosis for substance addiction. It indicates that a user’s […]
Acute Withdrawal vs. Protracted Withdrawal: What is the Difference?
Acute withdrawal and protracted withdrawal are common phases of the addiction cycle. Learn what each form of withdrawal is, what to expect, and how to overcome difficult symptoms. One of the most common signs of a substance use disorder (SUD) is the presence of withdrawal syndrome. Withdrawal syndrome occurs when a user stops taking drugs […]
A Guide to Substance Abuse Treatment Programs
A substance use disorder (SUD) is a complex illness that affects a person’s mind, body, and behaviors – Informally, it is known as a drug addiction. When a person abuses addictive substances for a period of time, their brain and body become reliant on the substances to function. This is due to physical changes that […]
Michael K. Williams: The Star’s Struggles with Substance Abuse and Mental Health
Michael K. Williams was a renowned American actor and producer, best known for his portrayal of Omar – a vigilante and stick-up man who robbed drug dealers – on HBO’s “The Wire.” However, Michael K. Williams was more than just Omar Little. In addition to his extensive filmography, Williams was also recognized as an identity […]
Maintaining Sobriety in Quarantine: 8 Tips for Success
Recovery from substance addiction is not easy, and the COVID-19 pandemic is making it even more difficult. As many of us continue to self-isolate, we are in turn at odds with increasing levels of anxiety, loneliness, and depression. (All of the above are common relapse triggers.) Perhaps this sounds familiar. Stuck in quarantine, you may […]
Illegal Drug Sales on Social Media: How SnapChat is Stepping Up to Face the Fentanyl Crisis
The fentanyl crisis is not new to the United States, but it is growing in concern. Fentanyl is perhaps the most dangerous drug out on the streets today, with the smallest dose – about a grain of sand – being potentially deadly for users. The problem is, it is becoming more widely available. Today, many […]
Prison vs. Rehabilitation: Which is Right for Those Struggling with Drug Abuse?
Substance addiction, or a substance use disorder (SUD), is a chronic disease of the brain. It occurs as drugs make lasting changes in a user’s body and brain, altering its functioning. Drug addicts do not choose to become addicted. Rather, they become physically and mentally dependent on the drugs to live. When we reprimand someone […]
An Increasing Epidemic: Opioid Overdoses Among Black Americans
The opioid overdose epidemic has been affecting our country for years. However, there is a growing racial disparity in the rates of opioid-related deaths. A new study from the National Institutes of Health reveals that the rate of opioid overdose deaths among Black people increased a notable 38 percent from 2018 to 2019. Rates among […]