If you have used heroin in the past, or you are a regular user, you will be aware of some of the experiential changes that can occur when you use it. However, you might not be fully aware of what is actually happening to your body when you are using heroin....
When it comes to overcoming addiction, we at the Kentucky Alcohol & Drug Rehab & Addiction Treatment Center for Richmond residents realise that there are no one-size-fits-all treatment programmes. Our treatment strategies are tailored to the specific needs...
According to the 2019 United States Census Bureau, Owensboro city is home to an estimated 60,000 people. This makes it among the most populated cities in Kentucky. Due to this, drug abuse and overdose rates have gone up since the early 2000s, when America's...
Alcohol addiction doesn’t just impact the addict. Alcohol addiction impacts their family and friends as well. Through addiction, family and friends experience the trauma of a loved one hurting themselves or others and feeling powerless to stop it. Al-Anon meetings...
There is a lot to go for in Bowling Green, Kentucky. It is unquestionably the best place to be in Kentucky, especially after the Money Magazine named it the best city to live in, in 2018. The state earned the same praise in 2019 but from Times magazine. However,...
Many people tend to underestimate the significance of addiction treatment. Addiction treatment and education entail a wide range of treatment modalities – outpatient, inpatient treatments, and support groups. Every step of addiction treatment is vital for the...
When it comes to drug addiction, there are many types of therapies that can facilitate the transition to sobriety. The types of therapy for drug addiction can depend on the type of substance, the age of the individual working towards sobriety, and the extent of the...
Addiction is a disease that has for a long time been misunderstood. And it has resulted in the stigmatization of patients who suffer from it. According to the National Institute on Drug abuse, addiction is a relapsing disorder that causes continued use of drugs...
Cocaine was originally used in medicines, and even soda, but doctors soon realized cocaine’s addictive qualities and ability to alter brain function. The severity and lethality of this drug make it one of the most common and dangerous drugs on the street today. By...
Addiction is a mental illness that is painful, crushing, and lonely. Addiction knows no boundaries, and it envelopes your brain, dictating terms every day and reshaping your goals. Kentucky is at the forefront in fighting against drug and alcohol abuse. Heroin,...
