by Keenen Diamond | Oct 24, 2020 | Drug Abuse, Health and Wellness, Marijuana Addiction, Parent Resources, Substance Abuse
Synthetic marijuana is a newer type of drug that you may have heard about. Some people are marketing this drug as a more “legal” or “safe” alternative to marijuana. However, synthetic marijuana is nothing at all like marijuana. If you’ve heard about it but don’t know...
by Keenen Diamond | Oct 12, 2020 | Alcoholism, Drug Abuse, Health and Wellness, Relapse and Recovery
People have many reasons for self-medicating. Some people turn to drugs as a form of self-medicating because of untreated mental health issues, unresolved trauma, extreme stressors in their life, and more. But whatever the reasons for using substances to subdue the...
by Keenen Diamond | Oct 10, 2020 | Drug Abuse, Cocaine, Dual Diagnosis, Substance Abuse
When dealing with cocaine addiction, many people fear going through detox. They may have concerns about what to expect during the cocaine withdrawal process. It’s common to feel a hesitancy based on fear and anxiety. However, by putting off what you need to do to deal...
by Keenen Diamond | Sep 4, 2020 | Addiction Treatment, Drug Abuse, Residential Treatment Program, Substance Abuse
Different drugs have varying effects on the body when abused. These effects vary further depending on the person taking the drug, often determined by their general health and body size. The impacts of drug abuse are either psychological or physical, making you either...
by Keenen Diamond | Apr 30, 2020 | Substance Abuse, Addiction Treatment, Drug Abuse, Dual Diagnosis
The World Health Organization defines substance abuse as “the harmful or hazardous use of psychoactive substances, including alcohol and illicit drugs.” According to the Merriam-Webster dictionary, substance abuse can be defined as “long-term, pathological use of...
