Regardless of the circumstances surrounding the situation, an opioid overdose is scary and potentially fatal. If you’re taking an opioid, you should know the symptoms and signs of a possible overdose so you can reach out for necessary medical intervention. Since opioids affect the part of the brain that regulates breathing, high doses can lead…
DetailsOvercoming a heroin addiction is a battle from day one. However, it is rewarding once you get past detox. Part of the process you will go through is dealing with heroin withdrawal symptoms. The thought of experiencing this holds some people back from moving forward. If you seek help from a heroin addiction treatment program,…
DetailsIf you or someone is currently dealing with addiction and has committed to recovery, you may wonder what happens when treatment commences. One of the aspects many clients need assistance with as they heal from the physical and psychological aspects of addiction is integrating into everyday life. Sometimes addiction erodes the practical skills we’ve developed…
DetailsDealing with a drug abuse problem is a messy, uphill battle. But if paired with a mental health disorder, it can multiply the effects and create an even larger problem. The mental health effects of meth, or methamphetamine, is troubling and tricky to deal with. Meth is an artificial drug that is highly addictive and…
DetailsDialectical behavior therapy, also known as DBT, is among the most comprehensive talk therapy options for treating substance use disorders and mental health conditions. It can be the last resort where other treatment options fail to produce the desired results. If your teen is struggling with a mental health problem, this program can offer much-needed…
DetailsTrying to overcome an addiction is a difficult struggle for many people. Men and women work through feelings of failure as they try to break away from their issues with substance abuse. Sometimes it can feel like they’re swimming against the tide, getting pulled under no matter what they do. Red Oak Recovery offers help…
DetailsGetting clean is one of the best things you can do for yourself and your loved ones. However, it’s not easy, as anyone who’s suffered from painful withdrawal symptoms knows. If you’re trying to overcome heroin addiction, asking, “Can heroin withdrawal kill you?” is a valid question. Find out the real answer so that you…
DetailsWhen it comes to heroin abuse, Massachusetts users are at high risk. If you’re using this drug, you may feel as though you cannot stop. You may be unsure how to turn the corner and reclaim your life. When it comes down to it, heroin addiction in MA is terrifying when you take a closer…
DetailsIf you’re concerned about a loved one struggling with drug and alcohol addiction, knowing where to get help for substance abuse can make a huge difference. While there are many drug rehab facilities throughout the country, not all offer the same benefits and amenities. Teens and young adults, especially, need substance abuse treatment geared toward…
DetailsMental health and substance abuse often create a circle within individuals that makes both conditions more difficult. Here at Memphis Recovery, we don’t diagnose mental health problems. However, we have both a physician and a psychiatrist on staff and can address mental health conditions. With the help of dual diagnosis treatment, you or your loved…
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