Heroin is a powerful and deadly drug with the potential to alter everything in your life dramatically. The illicit drug can change you emotionally and mentally, and then there are the physical effects of heroin addiction. Heroin use and abuse will severely limit the functions of your brain. While the short-term effects can be tragic,…
It’s never easy when a family member abuses drugs or alcohol. Unfortunately, it becomes even more difficult to deal with when they develop a dependence or addiction. When you’re a parent, and you see your child, no matter their age, struggle with the disease of addiction, you want to help them. Without question, every parent…
The physical signs of meth use in adults are distinct, worsen over the course of the addiction, and sometimes the neurological consequences can be irreversible. Getting help as early as possible is key for achieving a successful recovery from meth addiction. At Grace Counseling, we’re here for you in the moment of crisis and far…
Prescription drug abuse is defined as “Taking drugs other than how they were prescribed to you,” and according to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, over 18 million Americans abused prescription drugs in 2017. Prescription drug abuse is dangerous not only on its own but because it can lead to opioid addiction. With that comes…
An estimated 8 million people in the United States currently struggle with a substance use disorder. Of that number, about 10% are cocaine users. As one of the most highly addictive illegal substances, it is difficult for users to stop independently instead of requiring help to overcome their addiction. Sierra Sage Recovery Services offers a…
For individuals who want to stop engaging in substance abuse, drug withdrawal can be a great obstacle. Withdrawal occurs when long-time usage suddenly stops or significantly decreases. It can also arise when a dependency has gotten too great, requiring individuals to take larger and larger doses. Withdrawal symptoms are not usually life-threatening, but they can…
Could your teen be using drugs or alcohol? Some parents may not believe this is possible. Others may recognize the risks but are unsure what to do about them. The signs of substance use in adolescents are nothing to ignore. The sooner you react to it, and do so in a positive way, the better off…
Teen drug use often begins at a party or an event. In time, drug use will become an act that helps addicted teens numb their pain. However, one of the biggest dangers of substance use disorder is overdosing. Destinations for Teens provides comprehensive substance use disorder treatment to support young adults who need to end…
Fear of withdrawal symptoms is often a major obstacle on a person’s journey to freeing themselves from addiction. Whether a person is going through drug withdrawal or alcohol withdrawal, it is important that you know what to expect at every stage. The most vital piece of information to have is that quitting is possible and…
What is polysubstance abuse? Bayview Recovery in Tacoma, WA, welcomes clients struggling to overcome multiple substance abuse disorders. If you use more than one illicit drug or combine drugs with alcohol consumption, you need an addiction treatment center that treats your dependencies simultaneously. With polysubstance addiction treatment, you can fully recover from addiction and give…