Though the initial decision to take drugs is voluntary for most people, over time, the changes in the brain caused by repeated drug abuse can affect a person's self-control and ability to make sound decisions, while at the same time sending intense impulses to take...
Alcohol abuse is a prevalent issue in Richmond, Kentucky, affecting individuals and families across the community. The consequences of alcohol abuse can be severe, leading to physical health problems, strained relationships, legal issues, and financial hardships....
Opioid addiction is a huge problem for many Kentuckians. This affects not only the person struggling with the addiction but also the family and the wider community at large. Beating an addiction and going on to build a sober life is challenging for anyone to do...
Many Americans struggle with alcohol abuse and addiction with statistics estimating that 1-in-10 Americans aged 12 and above have Alcohol Use Disorder. The effects of this are far-reaching including devastating families, destroying communities, and hurting the...
Substance abuse is a countrywide problem, affecting individuals, families, and communities. Other than affecting an individual, addiction also has a negative impact on the community at large, contributing to increased crime, broken families, lost man-hours, and...
Between 2019 and 2020 Kentucky experiences a 49% increase in overdose related deaths sending the number to 1,964 Kentuckians dying in 2020, the highest number of deaths in the last few years. While these statistics match the national trend increase and were likely...
If you are wondering whether or not it is time to go to residential alcohol treatment, the answer is probably yes. Residential alcohol treatment can provide medically monitored and supported detoxification and addiction treatment in a functional and encouraging...
Drug addiction is a serious medical condition that can affect people from all backgrounds. There are all sorts of reasons why people develop addictions and finding the right treatment programs can be difficult if you are in a bad financial situation. At the Robert...
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...
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...