Category: Addiction Treatment

Updated September 22, 2021 Masturbation is a form of sexual expression. It is natural and healthy under normal circumstances because it helps you discover what you like sexually and relieve stress or anxiety. However, masturbation can quickly turn into a compulsive disorder and impact your life negatively. You should be able to identify the warning …

25th June 2009 was a regular day like any other until the world received shocking news on the untimely death of ‘The King of Pop’ Michael Jackson as many would refer to him. His death was declared a homicide. His physician, Dr. Conrad Murray, was later charged and convicted in a court of law for …

The current verdict is no. Research shows that most of those who use marijuana do not proceed to abuse other drugs.  Thus, it means that there are other determining factors. However, a few people still do, and major organizations like the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) suggest further research on the title.  Remember, …

A drug test is a test that screens for prescription or illegal drugs in your system. The tests use various samples from your body to screen for the presence of drugs. These samples include blood, urine, saliva, sweat, or hair.  The tests screen for drugs such as: Marijuana Steroids, cocaine Opioids like heroin, morphine, codeine, …

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is a mental health disorder in which one has recurring unwanted thoughts that they cannot control that compel them to do some things repeatedly. These intrusive thoughts are labeled obsessions, and the behaviors they cause are called compulsions. It is common for people to have focused thoughts or to have personal routines …

Ambien is the brand name of the medication zolpidem, which is a sedative-hypnotic sleep aid, which does not force the individual to fall asleep, but helps put the person’s brain into an “in-between” sleep and waking state, which should help lull the person to sleep. Many people who suffer from sleep disorders, like insomnia, have …

According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Administration (SAMHA), 23.5 million Americans suffer from alcohol or drug use disorder. However, only 11 percent of these individuals get the appropriate help.  One of the main excuses the individuals use to avoid treatment is finances. Addiction treatment can be expensive without insurance coverage. These individuals choose …

Substance use disorder affects many individuals. Most people seek help to remove physical dependence on substances like opioids. There are many approaches used to treat substance use disorder.  Medically assisted treatment is one of these approaches. Doctors will prescribe various medicines depending on the substance of abuse and the level of use disorder. A lot …

Getting help for opioid addiction is the first step towards improving your life. Opioid dependence is an epidemic in America. It affects a significant number of Americans who feel the impact of substance abuse. Consequently, many addiction treatment facilities are offering opioid abuse treatment. These centers often use Suboxone during treatment. Finding the best Suboxone …

Tramadol is an opioid drug used to relieve pain from moderate to severe levels among individuals. It suppresses sensations of pain by acting on opioid receptors, monoamine reabsorption systems, thereby causing calm and relaxation on an individual. Regular use of tramadol can result in interference of the brain’s chemical messengers, thus altering brain pathways and …