If you or a loved one is seeking addiction treatment, learning about the various types of programs is crucial in finding the best fit for your needs. Outpatient addiction programs are great options for people who have recently completed an inpatient program or do not have the time or money to enter inpatient. The two…
The synthetic opioid fentanyl has been an increasing topic of discussion in the United States within the past ten years. From A-list celebrities to pre-teen children, fentanyl addictions and overdoses are sharply rising. Fentanyl addiction treatment and resources are not readily available for most people, which are sources that could help significantly reduce fentanyl addiction…
Millions of Americans experience addiction and associated mental health conditions every year. Those struggling with substance use and mental health disorders often search for relief from their symptoms. Thanks to advancements in medical knowledge, a wide range of therapies and treatments are offered for both addiction and mental health issues. One of the newer procedures…
Addiction can take a toll on the individual struggling with the disease and their family and loved ones. Addiction often destroys relationships and creates tension and dysfunction within families. When addiction takes hold, it often changes the dynamic of the family unit. Roles and responsibilities may become blurred as the addicted individual becomes consumed by…
There are many points in life when people experience anxiety. This is normal and expected, as life’s ups and downs will place demands on a person’s body and mind. In many cases, anxiety is useful as it primes the body to exert effort, allowing a person to achieve feats that would normally be beyond their…
Ketamine transfusions are a type of treatment for depression, anxiety, and other mood disorders. They can be profoundly effective in reducing symptoms related to mood disorders. Moreover, they are quick-acting and able to produce results in just a few hours. They should not be viewed as some miracle cure. After all, they do not solve…
The 12 Steps were written down for the first time when Bill Wilson penned the Big Book in 1939. The 12-step movement saved countless lives and transformed people all over the world. The 12 steps were so life-changing that Alcoholics Anonymous touted a near 75 percent success rate from its inception in 1935 to when…
Prescription medications provide enormous symptom relief to millions of people every year. However, their benefits are dampened by how addictive and habit-forming they can be. Drug abuse all too often begins with a valid prescription. The long-term effects of abusing prescription drugs can be catastrophic to a person’s health. The longer someone uses these substances,…
Fentanyl is a type of opioid that is incredibly powerful. It is many times more potent than morphine and exponentially stronger than the types of opioids prescribed for pain relief like oxycontin and codeine. Recent data indicates that over 100 people die in the United States every day from opioid overdoses, with fentanyl being the…
A partial hospitalization program, or PHP for short, is a type of intensive outpatient addiction treatment. Clients spend up to six hours per day every day of the week attending on-site treatment, accessing therapy, and getting help with medication management. But does PHP work? The simple answer is yes. The more complex answer is yes,…