Heroin is an opioid street drug with a high potential for addiction. Many of the effects of heroin addiction are mental or psychological. However, the condition also produces a range of damaging physical effects. To recover your mental and physical health, you must enroll in a heroin addiction treatment program. That’s the only way to…
Almost 10 million Americans abuse pain medications every year. Included in this figure are millions of women. In addition, more than 10% of Americans develop diagnosable cases of painkiller abuse or addiction. Whether you know it or not, you may be included among those who are affected. If so, you need help from a painkiller…
Prescription drug abuse is when you take a medication prescribed for someone else or take your own prescription in a way other than what is prescribed. The prescription drugs can be anything from stimulants, sedatives, anti-anxiety medicines, or opioid painkillers. Abusing any substance can result in serious health consequences, including overdose and death. If you…
Traveling to Denver to receive addiction treatment can benefit those struggling with substance abuse issues. The city is home to several reputable addiction treatment centers. There may even be treatment programs that your local facilities do not provide. The “Mile High City” also offers a variety of activities and attractions that can help keep people…
Today, it’s legal to use marijuana and certain other cannabis products in much of the U.S. The increasing acceptance of these products has led some people to believe that marijuana use is generally harmless. However, this is not always the case. Like another legal substance, alcohol, marijuana can be a source of harmful dependence and…
Have you heard about addicts turning to anti-diarrhea drugs if they can’t get their hands on painkillers? If so, you may also have heard of loperamide. Some people refer to this medication as a poor man’s methadone due to its low cost and easy availability. Methadone has a proven place in opioid addiction treatment programs.…
Compared to the general U.S. population, transgender women are far more likely to have serious substance problems. The same holds true for the wider LGBTQ+ community. People in these two groups may have difficulty finding quality drug and alcohol rehab for various reasons. Still, effective treatment is available in programs that consider trans and LGBTQ+…
Almost one million Americans use the opioid drug heroin. Well over two-thirds of these people are addicted or otherwise suffer serious harm. A heroin addiction treatment program can help you recover from chronic abuse of this drug. But what should you expect in a heroin rehab program? Not all treatment facilities are the same. However,…
For anyone affected by drug or alcohol addiction, the chance of relapsing is part of the recovery process. In fact, many people who have gone through treatment will relapse at one time or another. But this does not mean that such an event is inevitable. By creating a solid relapse prevention program, you reduce the…
Ativan is the brand name for a generic medication called lorazepam. This medication is widely prescribed throughout the U.S. For a number of reasons, women make up a large percentage of people who take Ativan. This medication can provide essential benefits. However, if abused, it can also harm your physical health. Are you affected by…