When parents watch kids struggle, they want to jump in and help. They want to support them in taking back their lives. In order to help a child who has gone off the trail, it is important to know how to support them without judging or shaming. If an adult child uses drugs, they are…
The first months of recovery are never easy. There is a focus on progress and even the feeling of changes going on. When this finally stops, it seems you are working towards rebuilding trust with loved ones and things are coming together (finally). You are allowed to miss your addiction. For a little while at…
Designer drugs are a certain type of narcotic created from synthetic chemicals to mirror the effects of other drugs. A little chemical modification can change the intensity and potency of the drugs, making them more addictive and dangerous than they were before. The rise of designer drugs is often due to chemicals being used and…
Adderall is the brand name of medication people use for many things. One of them is ADD/ADHD. Methamphetamine, on the other hand, may be prescribed for use, but is also an illegal drug made in labs and sold on the black market. Meth and Adderall are from the same class of drugs called amphetamines, with…
One addiction people may not consider is nasal spray. It is something people use quite often to spray their noses for congestion and enable them to breathe easier. It is only supposed to be used for up to three days. Any longer than that, it may cause rebound congestion. It means congestion caused by medication…
When people suffer from addiction, whether it be to drugs, alcohol, or some other form of addiction, partners also suffer alongside them. Family members, siblings, and loved ones also suffer. Compassion can help family members better support a loved one with addiction, even when their relationships may feel tenuous due to the nature of addiction.…
Klonopin is habit-forming for many people who use the drug. Addiction is a real threat for people who use the drug for just a few weeks. A benzodiazepine, addiction kicks in even when prescribed by a doctor. The receptors in the brain are blocked which reduces stress and anxiety. The brain cannot produce feelings of…
It is not easy to understand addiction in loved ones, especially children. They may behave in ways that seem outrageous or difficult to deal with. Addiction is about compulsive behavior and is defined by the consequences of these behaviors. The person with an addiction is unable to stop consuming substances in spite of consequences. They…
Intoxication is a common term that is used to describe the state someone is in, after consuming large amounts of alcohol, or other addictive substances. The point at which intoxication occurs, which is when the alcohol produces mental or physical impairments in the person, and they display symptoms like slurred speech, difficulty in walking, or…
Caffeine is the most widely used stimulant in the world, appearing in beverages and other things. For millions of people, caffeine can quickly become an addiction and cause serious withdrawal symptoms if the person tries to curb the habit. Research is exploring caffeine addiction as a potentially serious disorder which prompts new methods of recovery.Why…