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…
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…
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…
When someone develops physical dependence, that means they are using a substance over time and, when they try stopping, they experience unpleasant physical symptoms. That person depends on that substance to prevent withdrawal symptoms from occurring. As tolerances increase, that person must use more of a substance to prevent these adverse effects from occurring. The…