If you are on the journey to a drug-free life, you may have wondered how to practice patience. This is a crucial lesson for everyone to learn, but it can be particularly necessary for those striving to break free from drugs. You’ll discover that patience is a key attribute to help you along the way…
Addictions, no matter what kind they are, will cause pain and distress in your life. The habits of addiction tend to rule your life and cause everything else to dim in comparison. This makes life difficult for the user and for those around the person. If you are in this situation you have probably wondered…
If you are struggling with a substance abuse disorder, then you may feel that you don’t know which way to turn. People often feel helpless and hopeless when facing addiction problems, but with the proper addiction help, you can find the pathway to healing and sobriety. What kind of addiction help do you need to…
The worst thing about drug overdose symptoms is that they are not always observable. As such, a person may suffer from the symptoms without getting the proper treatment. The result is often long-term health problems or even fatality. Whether you are currently using drugs or know someone that does, it is important to recognize the…
While alcohol withdrawal is necessary for recovery from addiction, it can also be a painful process that causes discomfort. On average, a person going through detox may experience mild to severe alcohol withdrawal symptoms for a period of seven to fourteen days. An alcohol detox center ensures that a client successfully and fully detoxes from…
Is alcohol a drug? This is a question people often wonder due to the effects of alcohol on the brain. While not every substance that alters brain activity is classified as a drug, most professionals in the medical field consider alcohol a drug for various reasons. Furthermore, alcohol is considered one of the most addictive…
When it comes to you recognizing the signs of addiction in a spouse, that might be challenging for those who put up natural blinders. It is not uncommon for individuals who have a spouse suffering from addiction to say they never saw the warning signs. That might sound strange to those on the outside. The…
Matt Bohannon is a Behavioral Health Technician at Blueprint Recovery Center in Concord, New Hampshire. Originally from Attleboro, Massachusetts, Bohannon remembers that from an early age he had trouble fitting in with his peers. He experienced a lot of fear around what people thought of him. This anxiety is what first brought him to using…
The last thing parents want to see in their teen are the signs of alcoholism. However, it is one of the most commonly used substances among teens. The younger an individual begins to drink, the more likely it could develop into an issue during adulthood. Knowing the signs ahead of time is critical for parents…
It is not uncommon for someone suffering from alcohol addiction to maintain a sense of normalcy in their lives and hide how much they are consuming. They might also believe that they are in control of how much they are drinking. Those who drink a lot but are still highly functional in society and their…