by Keenen Diamond | Jun 1, 2022 | Addiction Treatment, Drug Abuse, Substance Abuse
Addiction can come in many forms, and sometimes it can be difficult to recognize. When you picture addiction, there’s a good chance that you imagine amphetamines, opioids, or alcohol. These substances are all addictive, and addictions to them may be more common than...
by Keenen Diamond | May 6, 2022 | Addiction Treatment, Drug Abuse, Substance Abuse
Substance use disorder can affect people from every walk of life without discrimination. Addiction doesn’t care who you are or where you came from, although some experiences and information may put you at higher risk of substance abuse. When you begin abusing...
by Keenen Diamond | Apr 9, 2022 | Addiction Treatment, Life in Recovery, Substance Abuse
It’s easy to get wrapped up in worry about your loved ones. Sometimes, these worries can be unfounded or misplaced. A parent will worry when their child is five minutes late coming home from school, and spouses may worry when their text goes unanswered for half an...
by Keenen Diamond | Mar 31, 2022 | Addiction Treatment, Prescription Drug Addiction Treatment Center, Substance Abuse
Benzodiazepines, or benzos, are a sedative prescribed to people to manage their anxiety and treat panic disorders, seizures, or insomnia. They are also sometimes used as an anesthetic or treat alcohol withdrawal symptoms. Their uses are valuable, but benzos can also...
by Keenen Diamond | Mar 21, 2022 | Addiction Treatment, Dual Diagnosis, Mental Health
There are innumerable factors that can contribute to or exacerbate an existing addiction or even influence its conception. It’s easy to feel entirely at fault when you’re caught in the grips of a substance abuse disorder, but you should try to treat yourself with...
