Internal Family Systems (IFS) is a popular form of psychotherapy that takes an integrative approach, assuming each individual has a variety of subpersonalities, or “parts” in their system. The goal of IFS is to facilitate healing through a client getting to know, understand, and work with these various parts. According to IFS Institute, there are…
Combining drugs is always dangerous, especially when those substances are potent on their own. Mixing depressants, like opioids, and stimulants, like cocaine, is dangerous because the effects and side effects of these drugs put additional stress on your body and mind. “Speedballing”, a term that is associated with mixing drugs like heroin and cocaine, can…
Cocaine is a dangerous stimulant that is highly addictive and is known to encourage problematic and risky behavior. Those under the influence of cocaine often binge the drug and stay awake for long periods of time while intoxicated. It’s common for those under the influence of cocaine to also use other drugs at the same…
Combining drugs is always risky. Opioids and benzos (benzodiazepines) have risks when used on their own. When mixed, prescription opiates, like hydrocodone, and Xanax, a strong benzo with a short half-life, can have intense and unpredictable side effects. If someone you know is experimenting with dangerous combinations of drugs like opioids and benzos, we encourage…
Withdrawal from opioids has similarities with other depressants. Keeping that in mind, opioid withdrawal can be particularly severe when an individual has developed an addiction to particularly potent synthetic opiates like fentanyl. If you or someone you love is struggling with ceasing opioid abuse in part due to the fear of withdrawal symptoms, Oasis Recovery…
According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, anywhere from 40-60% of individuals with addiction will experience relapse. Though relapse is absolutely not a required experience on the road to recovery, if you or a loved one has relapsed, it may bring comfort to know that you are not alone, and there is still hope….
What Is Long-Term Drug Rehab? According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, “Research indicates that most addicted individuals need at least 3 months in treatment to significantly reduce or stop their drug use and that the best outcomes occur with longer durations of treatment.” Long-term rehab is defined as residential, or inpatient, addiction treatment…
In general terms, relapse is defined as the worsening of a person’s state of health after a period of improvement. This generally refers to someone with a medical condition. Drug abuse relapse, generally also referred to simply as “relapse,” refers to a person beginning to drink or use drugs again after a period of intentional…
Combining substances brings additional risks. Both alcohol and opioids are depressants (downers). Combining depressants like alcohol and opioids can have dangerous side effects as both drugs slow a person’s breathing and heart rate. If you or someone you love is experimenting with dangerous combinations of drugs, it’s important to keep in mind that they are…
Opioid abuse has become more widely recognized and understood in light of the epidemic in the United States. Keeping that in mind, we have not yet been successful in lessening the number of opiate-related deaths in America. The side effects of opioid abuse, the long-term effects of opioid abuse, risks of overdose and relapse, and…