Admitting that you need help to overcome an addiction is a huge step to take. Congratulations on taking this first step toward recovery. At this point, you are probably looking around for a drug and alcohol rehab that meets your needs. It is important to do your...
When it comes to addiction, the hardest part is admitting you have a problem. Accepting that you are addicted and need help is one of the most difficult things to do. Once you take that step, the next one is finding a suitable rehab center to attend. Addiction...
Fentanyl is a pharmaceutically engineered medication used for pain relief. It works by binding to opioid receptors in the brain, which reduces pain signals sent from other parts of the body. Fentanyl use can be very beneficial, especially for those suffering from...
There are benzo withdrawal treatment centers designed to support people with anxiety and addiction. These treatment centers are dual-diagnosis treatment centers that work together to ensure that clients have the skills to manage both their anxiety and their...
Opioid addiction is considered a national crisis in the United States, ruining the health and the lives of those affected. Synthetic opioids, such as fentanyl, are among the most common drugs responsible for drug overdose deaths throughout America. So, what is...
Addiction is considered a family disease in two different ways. Addiction can be a family disease because of how it impacts the individuals surrounding the addict. It can also be considered a family disease because of how it is genetically linked. At the Robert...
In recent years, opioid overdose, withdrawal, and addiction have proven to be a major health crisis in the US. This has led to the development of certain medications to help treat these conditions. Ideally, when combined with therapy and other treatments, they can...
So what is Fentanyl? It is a strong, synthetic opiate analgesic that has been approved for treating severe pain since the 1960s. It is available as an injection or transdermal patch and, in most medical settings, requires a person to have experience with opioids...
You are all packed up to go into drug rehab treatment. You feel like you have everything, but do you? What might your stay be like? You will need things to make yourself more comfortable and happy with the changes ahead for you. You can ask...
It is hard to watch a loved one struggle. Sometimes helping them out or looking the other way when problematic behaviors arise can seem like a way to support them, but is it doing more damage than good? When does support become enabling? At the Robert Alexander...
