The use of methadone to help with opiate addiction has been in the news often lately. With many states changing their laws, more people are becoming aware that it is possible to get this type of treatment for free if they live in the USA. This article will answer...
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....
It comes as no surprise that heroin is a very damaging substance for the body. But what about the brain, specifically? You could imagine that the brain goes through many big changes when someone uses heroin, and that is definitely true, in both the short term and...
One of the most well-known facts about heroin is that it is incredibly addictive. Of course, this is why so many people struggle to manage their heroin use, and ultimately end up needing some kind of therapy or addiction recovery care. But how addictive is it,...
Addiction is far more common than people realize and in the US in 2017, 37% of adults struggled with some form of addiction. Trying to beat an addiction is incredibly difficult without support and expert treatment, which is why rehab facilities are so vital in the...
Many share the same view when it comes to addiction; that it's something that is entirely mentally based and a defect in one’s character. However, this simply isn’t the case in reality, as chemical imbalances occur and the body changes in ways that facilitate the...
Addiction is a serious disease that has affected thousands of Kentuckians over the years. According to the American Psychiatric Association, addiction is a complex brain disease manifested by compulsive substance use despite harmful consequences. This means that...
Heroin addiction is a severe thing to deal with. Heroin is illegal and it is semi-synthetic, created from the opium poppy and also morphine. Heroin is most often used as strong pain relief but when used as a depressant, heroin creates a very relaxed and euphoric...
Drug use can impact the mind and body in a variety of different ways. It’s not uncommon for people to associate drug abuse with things like nausea, headaches, rapid heart rate, or even an increase in certain diseases. But, drugs can also play a big role in...
There are hundreds of Kentuckians seeking treatment at a Kentucky rehab center to overcome some form of addiction. Although there are different types of drug treatment programs in Kentucky, most of them use the same basic criteria to admit clients. Who Qualifies...
