Treatment, Addiction and Recovery Blog

Percodan Use, Abuse and Addiction Information Part One

Lois — Mon, 21 May 2012 17:12:15 America/Chicago

Over the next few weeks were going to be focusing on Percodan Use, Abuse and Addiction. Our goal is to provide you information on Percodan abuse dangers, withdrawals, treatment and detox so you have the tools and information you need in order to seek help for yourself, friend, loved one or even...

Preparing an Intervention for a Texas Teen

Lois — Mon, 14 May 2012 20:19:45 America/Chicago

In the state of Texas, drug abuse continues to be a big problem, especially for teens and young adults. If you have found evidence that your teenager may be using or abusing illicit drugs, it is time to prepare an intervention. During the intervention, a group of people close to the teen will...

Don't Let Your Unborn Child be Among Those Born Every Hour Addicted to Opiates Drugs

Lois — Mon, 07 May 2012 14:02:00 America/Chicago

The use of opiate pain medications throughout the United States continues to be a problem and there are an astonishing amount of people addicted to them and they're not receiving help. Young teens as well as adults have become dependent on prescription pain killers like Vicodin and OxyContin, some...

Christian Spiritual Substance Abuse Recovery Programs

Lois — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 10:23:15 America/Chicago

When people are struggling with drug addiction, one of the biggest decisions that they are going to have to make is what type of substance abuse recovery program is going to meet their needs in the best possible way. Each person is distinct and unique, and as a result, one's specific needs are...

How a Stressful and Unhappy Home Life Can Lead to Teenage Substance Abuse

Lois — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 00:25:05 America/Chicago

Sometimes parents incorrectly believe that there are only certain triggers for substance abuse in teens. To a parent, if a teen is going to begin taking drugs or drinking, it is going to be because some bad seed from their school pressured them into it. They were coerced, they were forced, they...

We Can't Stop People from Abusing Prescription Drugs but We Can Address the Problem

Lois — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 00:35:00 America/Chicago

We can't address prescription drug abuse enough because today more and more teens, young and older adults are abusing them to get high or have found themselves addicted to them due to health related pain issues.
Prescription drug addiction is very serious and unfortunately the abuse of...

Binge Drinking Can Lead to Alcohol Poisoning

Lois — Mon, 09 Apr 2012 16:10:57 America/Chicago

There are a lot of different considerations that you need to make when it comes to the use and potential abuse of alcohol. Many people think that drinking is okay in moderation, or that if you only do it every once in a while it is not going to harm you. In the meantime it is these people who are...

The War on Drugs in Vermont

Lois — Mon, 02 Apr 2012 13:49:04 America/Chicago

The war on drugs in Vermont is on. While every state has issues with drugs, Vermont has increasing problems with alcohol abuse and the use of a drug while drinking. This is an important issue as often times alcohol-related driving incidents involved not only just someone tipsy or drunk, but also...

Drug Rehabilitation and Addiction Detox in North Carolina

Lois — Mon, 26 Mar 2012 00:53:07 America/Chicago

North Carolina is not without its collection of drug rehabilitation and addiction detox clinics. Each of these facilities is completely distinct in terms of the services that it renders, the staff that employs and the results that it promises.
When someone is struggling with a substance abuse...

Understanding the Recovery Process

Lois — Sun, 18 Mar 2012 22:07:49 America/Chicago

Understanding addiction and what it entails to abuse a substance is the first step in overcoming said addiction, or helping a loved one to overcome their addiction or substance abuse problem. Understanding what the recovery process entails will help you to go into your recovery knowing what to...

Liquid PCP Use and Abuse

Lois — Mon, 12 Mar 2012 10:22:52 America/Chicago

PCP is a dissociative anesthetic known by a number of different names, including ozone, wack, supergrass, rocket fuel, killer weed, embalming fluid and angel dust. PCP is Phencyclidine, and it was originally developed back in the 1950s in order to be used as a surgical anesthetic. It has anesthetic...

Computer Duster Abuse and Withdrawal Symptoms

Lois — Mon, 05 Mar 2012 10:35:15 America/Chicago

Computer duster, also known as "canned air" is a product that is used to clean air out of delicate computer parts. It is also commonly abused as an inhalant drug, especially by teenagers and adolescents who will do anything to get high regardless of the consequences. Inhalants make up a broad range...

Inpatient or Outpatient Rehab - What's Right for Me?

Lois — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 16:58:03 America/Chicago

When you have a substance abuse problem, one of the best things that you can possibly do for yourself is to get some help. Unfortunately, there are so many different options to choose from when it comes to getting help that many people end up overwhelmed and shying away from the experience.

The Life Cycle of Addiction

Lois — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 17:07:28 America/Chicago

In order to fully understand addiction, you must understand the life cycle of addiction and what takes place from step to step. The life cycle of addiction can be different from person to person, but the steps are essentially the same. What leads each person to become addicted can differ, but how a...

Friends and Families of Addicts - How to Help and Support

Lois — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 22:25:46 America/Chicago

Addiction is a disease that destroys one's body, influences one's choices and breaks apart family and friends. However, after an addict seeks help, they will need the help and support of their loved ones to continue down their path to recovery. However, because it is not only a difficult situation,...

The State of Addiction in the District of Columbia

Lois — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 02:48:48 America/Chicago

In the District of Columbia or more commonly known as Washington D.C., the state of addiction to illicit drugs and alcohol is indeed extensive. Our nation's capital has been in trouble with addiction problems for a very long time. In the past few years, there have been a number of reports including...

Study Findings Associated with Marijuana Use

Lois — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 00:57:10 America/Chicago

There's a lot of controversy today regarding marijuana use for medical purposes and whether or not smoking pot is addictive. Many people have sought help though because they realized they were addicted to marijuana and were unable to stop on their own and described the withdrawal symptoms they...

Suboxone Information, Treatment and Detox - Part 3 of 3

Lois — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 08:59:39 America/Chicago

Suboxone Use Suboxone is a combination between two different drugs. The first drug is buprenorphine and the second drug is known as Naloxone. The buprenorphine is a type of partial opiate agonist drug. Naloxone on the other hand is known as an opiate agonist drug.
Creating Suboxone actually...

Suboxone Information, Treatment and Detox - Part 2 of 3

Lois — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 22:26:48 America/Chicago

What do I need to know about taking Suboxone? As with all prescription medications, there are numerous considerations to be made before being placed on Suboxone. There are also numerous possible side-effects. Allergies are a top concern. Anyone who has an allergy to any of the ingredients used in...

Suboxone Information, Treatment and Detox - Part 1 of 3

Lois — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 18:43:36 America/Chicago

Understanding the Options One of the most important things in any treatment plan, even those using Suboxone, is understanding what the options are before making a decision. Suboxone is considered to be one of the more humane ways to manage drug addiction and the withdrawal symptoms that can come...