You may have heard the term tweaking but not understood what it actually means. For those familiar with methamphetamine, also known as meth, they know the answer to the question, “What is tweaking?” Tweaking is directly related to the abuse of this drug. Meth is a stimulant drug that comes in powder, pill, and crystal…
Women have specific needs when it comes to substance use disorders. Young women, even more so. Knowing how to deal with a drug addict daughter if she is battling a substance use disorder can be difficult. Having the guidance of professionals with experience dealing with addicted women can help you better help your daughter. Family…
In rural Colorado, where access to specialized substance use disorder treatment is limited, Summit Women’s Recovery (SWR) is leading the way in bridging the gap. Women’s Recovery offers a virtual intensive outpatient program (IOP) available through our Summit County location. It serves as a beacon of hope for women seeking recovery in these unique and…
Ketamine is a type of anesthetic often used by veterinarians. It can also be used in humans as both an anesthetic and a treatment for depression. However, most people—including women—don’t use ketamine for legitimate purposes. Instead, they turn to it as a recreational drug. This abuse can have serious consequences. Increasingly, prescription drug addiction treatment…
America came to know cocaine addiction and abuse intimately in the 1980s. While there are limited medical uses for cocaine, it was portrayed in popular media as a party drug or as a means of staying productive for long hours in competitive industries. It was equally popular with women and men, and that popularity contributed…
Cocaine, a powerful stimulant drug, is derived from the coca plant native to South America. It is most commonly used as a recreational drug due to its ability to create feelings of euphoria, increased energy, and heightened mental alertness. However, the use of cocaine carries a high risk of addiction. This is largely because the…
Substance use disorders are common in the United States. Millions of people struggle with addiction and require treatment to overcome it. Cocaine is one of the most commonly abused drugs, and many people enter women’s cocaine addiction treatment to rid themselves of their dependence on it. As people learn more about the way addictions form, we…
More than five million Americans use the stimulant drug cocaine at least once every year. More than 20% of these people are affected by addiction or severe, non-addicted abuse. Whether addicted or not, all cocaine users run the risk of experiencing a range of side effects. Many of these effects occur equally as often in…
Sometimes, a person struggling with addiction to painkillers and heroin may hide their addictive behaviors from their loved ones. Hiding heroin addiction from family can be complicated—but when someone has a home and a job and shows up when needed their loved ones can ignore the signs of a heroin user that might be appearing…
Humans will likely fall ill without eating nutritious meals or getting adequate sleep. Insomnia and other sleep disorders affect at least 10% to 30% of adults at any time while sleeping pills carry risks for abuse and addiction. However, several natural sleeping aids can be viable alternatives for sleeping pills. If you or a loved…