Although it may come as a surprise, cocaine, like many other illegal, street drugs, has a significant ability to change a person. While each drug has its own intended effects, they all have an addictive quality, and they all impact the brain. Cocaine, specifically, can change the way the brain works, which can then change […]
There is a divide in the United States between an apparent alcoholic and a functioning alcoholic. They may sound similar on the surface but many who are dealing with the problem of high-functioning alcoholism (HFA) would tell you it’s not the same. Many people might not have heard the term, so let’s start with: what […]
Detoxification is an extremely efficient first step towards addiction recovery if an intensive rehab program follows it. Part of the goal of detox is to eliminate harmful substances from the body. However, it is not rehabilitation and cannot ‘cure’ an addict from their dependency. Only if followed by a treatment program will it be an […]
Unfortunately, life does not simply pause when you or someone you know decides to enter addiction treatment. You may be wondering how to go to rehab and keep your job. It can be a precarious position to find yourself in. Not everyone has the luxury of taking weeks off to begin treatment, so finding a […]
Studies conducted over the past 10 years indicate drug use rising in middle-age and older adults. Researchers found the opioid epidemic is partially behind this spike in cases. In addition to prescription opioids and heroin misuse, increased alcohol, marijuana and poly drug misuse in older adults also is on the rise. Although many perceive substance use disorders as a condition of the young, addiction and substance […]
