We often like to try to fix things ourselves before calling a professional for help. We might try to repair a leaky sink or redo a squeaky wooden floor. When an individual is addicted to drugs or alcohol, though, attempting to fix it themselves is...
National Inhalants and Poisons Awareness Week is March 22-28. Understanding more about commonly abused inhalants can help prevent the negative effects of inhaling, that can sometimes be devastating. Many might ask whether you can get addicted to inhalants. These substances, often found in household products,...
Every family has individuals who play certain roles, making up the family system. In an addicted family system, there may be one who jokes a lot, one who is an overachiever, one who doesn’t get much attention, one who enables, as well as the one...
The COVID-19 pandemic has overshadowed an ongoing health crisis in the US. The opioid crisis continues and, in fact, is increasing during the pandemic. Many areas of the country are experiencing a rise in the number of opioid overdoses this year. While naloxone can reverse...
Methamphetamine is a highly addictive stimulant. Known as meth, ice, blue, crystal, and speed, the use of methamphetamine can cause devastating results. National Meth Awareness Day is November 30, a time to gather more information, to truly understand the facts about meth addiction. National Meth Awareness...
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues across the country, so does the opioid epidemic. The pandemic has affected the use of drugs and alcohol, as more people are staying home and attempting to cope with isolation in a newly challenging world. The numbers are climbing as...
It is not uncommon for mental health and substance use disorders to be linked. An individual experiencing depression, for example, may turn to medications in an effort to cope with the symptoms. That drug use can then turn into an addiction. Likewise, a person who...
Denial can have a strong pull, especially when you are addicted. You may make up excuses for your behavior or try to convince yourself (and others) that you don’t really have a problem. In addiction treatment, admitting and accepting your situation is a critical first...
When your loved one is addicted to drugs or alcohol, you naturally want to help them. However, there is a fine line between helping and enabling. The connection between addiction, enabling, and codependency can actually prove detrimental to you and to your loved one. It...
Finding the right treatment center for your drug or alcohol addiction can be challenging. You are struggling but you are ready to make a change in your life, for the better. Of course, you want to be sure you make the right choice in a...
Drug addiction and alcohol abuse are often seen as issues occurring mostly in young people. In fact, research has shown that most high school students have tried some form of alcohol or drugs. Young minds and bodies are not developed enough to fight off the...
Drug and alcohol addiction affects people in every state in the US. Across the country, opioid abuse continues to present at crisis levels. In the state of Texas, the numbers are lower than many other states but are still staggering. A look at addiction and...