How To Deal With a Daughter Struggling with Drug Addiction
Are you a mother or father wondering how to deal with a drug addict daughter? Having a child that struggles with addiction is one of the most painful things a parent can face. Every parent has a dream for their child. They want them to be healthy, happy, and live meaningful lives. Addiction is never […]
Having Multiple Addictions – How To Begin Recovery
Addiction does not happen overnight and often results from attempting to manage a problem or deal with stress on one’s own by turning to drugs, alcohol, or some other behavior that is misused, like eating excessively. In some cases, people may end up having multiple addictions. What Does Having Multiple Addictions Mean? When we discuss […]
What Are The Side Effects Of Kratom Abuse?
You may have seen kratom in health stores, convenience stores, smoke shops, or local farmers’ markets. While the substance is legal at the federal level, many states have enacted laws at the state level to make kratom an illegal controlled substance. The substance is legal to sell, possess, and use here in Georgia. However, there have […]
What Are Roxys? (Roxicodone)
Written By: Erika Dalton, LCSW Medically Reviewed By: Dr. Rahul Gupta, MD Last Updated: October 5, 2023 There are several different types of opioids used to treat painful medical conditions. Roxicodone, a.k.a. Roxys, is one such type. So, it is easy to understand that you may be wondering what are Roxys and how are […]
The Dangers of Binge Drinking
Binge drinking is a common practice among teenagers and young adults due to their first experiences with alcohol. However, adults in their 30s account for about half of the total binge drinkers, according to the CDC. So, if you or someone you care about binge drinks, you need to be aware of the health risks […]
Early Warning Signs of PTSD
By recognizing the early warning signs of PTSD, individuals struggling can find the help they need and recover from PTSD. Unfortunately, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is often associated with individuals who have served in the military and experienced combat first-hand. However, PTSD is a mental health disorder that could potentially affect anyone. Therefore, it is […]
Causes of Relapse and Avoiding Triggers
Causes of relapse vary from person to person and are often related to specific triggers. Release triggers are events, situations, or memories that bring up past feelings related to abusing drugs and alcohol. Part of a comprehensive addiction treatment program is to help individuals identify their triggers and develop effective coping skills to help prevent […]
What Is Wet Brain?
Wet brain is physical side effect of alcohol addiction that is not as well-known, otherwise known as Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome. When someone is struggling with alcohol abuse, there can be several damaging physical side effects, such as increased risks of cardiovascular disease, cirrhosis of the liver, pancreatitis, or wet brain. While WKS only affects a small […]
Does Alcohol Rehab Work?
It is understandable that some people with an alcohol abuse disorder can question does alcohol rehab work? They may have seen others go through an alcohol addiction treatment program only to relapse into their former drinking habits within a few months of completing the program. Even if you are at the point where you have […]
Benefits of Peer Support Groups
People in recovery from drug and alcohol addiction can find a multitude of benefits of peer support groups. Most people recognize different role models and the importance they play in showing people what they can achieve. Peer support groups provide a similar function by providing role models in the form of peer supporters for people […]
