Fentanyl is a highly addictive and highly regulated prescription opioid that is generally prescribed in hospital settings for short-term pain management. The medication is usually only prescribed in the most severe circumstances, such as after surgery or a serious injury that results in extreme pain. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, fentanyl …
Bipolar disorder (BD), once referred to as “manic depression,” is a common mental health disorder that affects millions of people. Unfortunately, bipolar disorder is also one of the most misunderstood mental health conditions. Also unfortunate, people with BD often refrain from getting the treatment they need due to the many myths about bipolar disorder. Misguided beliefs …
Both addiction and mental health disorders can be complex to treat — especially because they commonly occur together. Dual diagnosis treatment is a specialized form of treatment designed to support individuals that have co-occurring disorders. When a substance abuse disorder and a mental health issue occur together, both issues must be addressed concurrently for treatment …
Meth addiction and overdose deaths involving meth are sharply on the rise. Among those over 12 years of age in 2021, roughly 2.5 million reported using meth in the prior year. In the same year, more than 32,000 people lost their lives to psychostimulants, a number primarily attributed to methamphetamine. Methamphetamine is a powerful stimulant that …
Opioids are a class of substances and prescription medications including oxycodone, codeine, morphine and heroin. These substances have a formidable reputation because they can be so powerful and lead to addiction so quickly. When an individual uses opioids, a drastic endorphin boost occurs, which leads to intense euphoria and reduced pain sensations. The feeling can …
At times, an individual in need of treatment fails to realize the severity of addiction or denies the impact it has on others. That same person may also resist or avoid offered help, even when friends and family express concern for the individual’s wellbeing. Instances such as these could indicate the necessity of an intervention. …
Finding the path to recovery is not always easy. Even once you are on the path, stumbling blocks such as doubt and fear can get in the way of reaching your goals. For this reason, many people who successfully reach recovery did not take the road completely solo. In fact, many people who struggle with …
Seeing a loved one caught in a dangerous cycle of addiction can be one of the most trying situations. It is not uncommon for individuals with a substance abuse problem to deny they even have a problem despite their loved ones knowing they need help. You may feel like you’re stuck in a hopeless situation, …
Are you or a loved one struggling with addiction? Impacting families across the world, addiction and substance abuse are difficult conditions that require professional care. Often, part of that care is receiving addiction counseling. What is addiction counseling? Put simply, it is an evidence-based course of treatment intended to improve the afflicted person’s ability to …
