Heroin use and heroin addiction are like two sides of the same coin. The line that separates them is so thin that it can be easy to cross from using heroin to becoming addicted. For that reason, it’s incredibly important to know the common signs of heroin addiction and when to seek help from Georgia…
When entering alcohol or drug addiction treatment, people may experience many different emotions, such as worry, nervousness, anger, and hopelessness. Many people enter treatment wondering if it will even work and will things get better? These thoughts are completely normal for someone trying to get clean and sober for the first or fifth time. Follow…
Commonly referred to simply as meth on the street and on TV, methamphetamine is an illicit drug with dangerous short and long-term consequences. Using this substance often leads to the individual requiring meth addiction treatment to recover. Meth is an extremely addictive stimulant affecting the human central nervous system. The symptoms of meth addiction are…
Overcoming a heroin addiction is a battle from day one. However, it is rewarding once you get past detox. Part of the process you will go through is dealing with heroin withdrawal symptoms. The thought of experiencing this holds some people back from moving forward. If you seek help from a heroin addiction treatment program,…
Methamphetamine, or meth, is a very powerful stimulant that can cause addiction. It is often in the form of an odorless white powder or crystals that are most often smoked. When a person takes this drug, they will experience a feeling of euphoria. However, the long-term effects of meth pose a very dangerous threat. So…
You often hear the words “chemical imbalances” associated with addiction and mental health. Knowing what this term means is a great help in understanding many psychiatric conditions. Chemical imbalances happen when the brain has either too many or too few neurotransmitters. These neurotransmitters are natural chemicals that help the nerve cells to communicate with each…
Cocaine is a dangerous drug that has a high potential for addiction and overdose. Recent data from a National Survey on Drug Use and Health estimates more than five and a half million Americans use cocaine annually. Cocaine is typically found in powder or rock form. It can be snorted, injected, or swallowed. Using cocaine…
A partial hospitalization program (PHP) is a type of mental health or substance abuse treatment. Patients attending a PHP require treatment as often as five times per week for multiple hours each time. Following treatment sessions, they go home and go about their lives. In many circumstances, PHPs are used to transition people out of…
Opioids are a group of drugs that doctors commonly prescribe for pain. Beyond just reducing pain though, they also cause the body to release dopamine, a chemical responsible for feelings of pleasure. This makes opioids a highly-addictive substance because the body is easily hooked on the high they provide. Opioid users are always in danger…
Most addiction recovery programs offer patients a choice between inpatient and outpatient treatment. Severe addictions generally call for inpatient treatment since it provides more oversight and around-the-clock monitoring necessary for guiding patients through difficult withdrawal periods. Nonetheless, for many people, outpatient treatment is a viable option. It affords greater convenience and flexibility and may be…