Addiction Recovery, Addiction Treatment, Drug Abuse, Drug Rehab, Meth Addiction, Polysubstance Addiction
Meth Vs Cocaine
Meth Vs Cocaine In Terms Of Popularity I arrived at Emerald Isle a hopeless addict with no actual drive to get clean. I did want to achieve sobriety, but up until that point, I knew that a ton of work was required in order for me to get better. I was always terrified of having… Read More
Addiction Treatment, Drug Abuse, Drug Rehab, Meth Addiction, Polysubstance Addiction
What is Slamming Meth?
That’s the same question I had when I was in the throes of my addiction to meth. When I walked into a room a fellow addict yelled at me to leave. I saw them with a rubber tube around their arm and a syringe. I shut the door and left. Later on I asked what… Read More
Addiction Aftercare, Addiction Recovery, Addiction Treatment, Alcoholism, Mental Health, Polysubstance Addiction, Sobriety
Urge Surfing
Coping With Your Urges to Drink or Take Drugs One of the classic symptoms of addiction is a strong craving, or urge, to use the substance in question. This powerful urge typically appears at times when you are not actively drinking or taking drugs. Its presence focuses your attention on the next episode of use.… Read More
Addiction Aftercare, Addiction Recovery, Addiction Treatment, Drug Rehab, Mental Health, Polysubstance Addiction, Sobriety
Drug Dream Meaning
Coping With Drug Dreams During Addiction Recovery When you halt substance abuse and enter addiction treatment, your brain and body can react in a variety of ways. Most people are aware of drug and alcohol withdrawal, which affects virtually everyone starting addiction recovery. But other reactions are also possible. One additional problem you may experience… Read More
Addiction Treatment, Drug Abuse, Meth Addiction, Painkiller Addiction, Polysubstance Addiction
Top Drugs People Overdose On
What Is An Overdose? An overdose is when the body becomes overwhelmed by a toxic amount of drugs. Depending on the drug, an overdose can be fatal if the user doesn’t get immediate medical attention. It’s easier to overdose on certain drugs than other ones. What are some of the drugs people overdose on? Opiates… Read More
Drug Abuse, Mental Health, Polysubstance Addiction
How to Get Help for a Co-Diagnosis?
Recovering From Combined Substance Problems and Mental Illness How to Get Help for a Co-Diagnosis? If you are affected by substance problems or mental illness, you may have heard of something called a co-diagnosis. This is a term sometimes used to described combined symptoms of mental illness and drug or alcohol addiction. Today, doctors usually… Read More
Addiction Recovery, Fresh News, Painkiller Addiction, Polysubstance Addiction
Former Philadelphia Flyer Chris Therien Reflects on His Journey to Recovery
This past month, former Philadelphia Flyers Chris Therien celebrated 10 impressive years sober. After 15 long years of struggling with addiction, relapses — eventually making his way to his journey to recovery — Therien is ready to share his story and spread awareness on the dangers of addictions. Immediate Placement in Drug or Alcohol… Read More
Addiction Treatment, Mental Health, Polysubstance Addiction
What is a Co-Diagnosis?
Co-Occurring Disorders and Treatment Co-occurring disorders entails those people suffering from a mental illness as well as a substance use disorder. Dual diagnosis is common; when people experience mental illness, they are more likely to have a substance use disorder. This process works both ways. Dual diagnosis is a challenging thing to deal with for… Read More
Addiction Treatment, Polysubstance Addiction
Poly-Substance Addiction Treatment
What is Polysubstance Addiction? Poly-substance addiction is the term we use to describe multiple addictions occurring at once. It can include many different combinations of addictions to alcohol, prescription drugs, or illicit drugs. For some people, poly-substance abuse can be accidental. For example, you may have a drink or two before realizing that… Read More
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