With so many harmful and illicit substances available, it can be hard making distinctions between them. One of the hardest to keep separate are opiates vs opioids. Many believe the terms to be interchangeable, when in reality, there are differences between the two. Knowing these differences is key to seeking out substance abuse treatments for…
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Effective treatment at a successful rehab facility tends to stem from a schedule of various therapies, programs, and services. Clients participate in a full schedule, which keeps them focused on their recovery. However, once they leave the facility, maintaining the same level of focus can be difficult. In order to keep achieving the progress made…
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As with many harmful substances, developing a dependence on opioids will lead to experiencing withdrawal once the use ends. For this type of drug, opioid withdrawal symptoms can begin only hours after the last use. These symptoms can last for a week or more, and range in how severely they impact an individual. Opioid withdrawal…
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When it comes to substances that require professional help to stop using, alcohol is often off the list. Because it’s a legal and easily accessible substance, many of us forget how harmful and addictive the substance can be. In fact, attempting to detox from alcohol alone can be quite dangerous. Most people who drink don’t…
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Typically, when the general public thinks about addiction, they tend to think of it as one, all-encompassing issue. Many people don’t realize that there are different types of addiction, and that addiction isn’t limited to just harmful substances. When it comes to different types of drug addiction, various addiction treatment programs are necessary to achieve…
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Mental health and substance use disorders commonly co-occur. These conditions feed into one another and can make healing from them difficult. It is important to understand details about both mental health disorders to understand what is comorbidity. What Is Comorbidity? Comorbidity is the appearance of two conditions in one person. Commonly, this refers to mental…
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Before the opioid crisis hit the United States, prescription opioids were commonly prescribed to treat anything from chronic pain to post-surgery pain relief. However, as these substances grew in popularity, they also led to increases in dependence and addiction. Many people received OxyContin, and thus struggled to manage Oxycontin side effects they experienced. What Is…
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One of the most dangerous and addictive substances in the United States today is heroin. Heroin is an opioid that is derived from the poppy plant. It has similar properties to morphine, oxycodone, and codeine. Many people seek out heroin and other opioids because of their pleasurable and pain-relieving effects. However, many people do not…
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The first step of addiction recovery is detox. However, how long does it take to detox from alcohol? This is a question many people ask themselves before beginning this journey. With a professional addiction treatment facility, an individual can undergo detox comfortably and safely. This is the beginning of a long-lasting recovery. What is Alcohol…
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When an individual struggles with substance addiction, they frequently also have a mental health disorder. It is not uncommon for addiction to develop alongside another condition. When addiction and mental health disorders appear together, they are called co-occurring disorders. There are several types of co-occurring disorders, and it is important to find a qualified dual…
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