Nearly 100,000 drug overdoses occurred between March 2020 and March 2021, which amount to an increase of almost 30%. Opioids accounted for the highest number of overdose deaths. Deaths from the general category of opioids are closely followed by the number of overdose deaths that resulted from synthetic opiates like fentanyl. Keeping this in mind,…
Wine is known to have health benefits. You may have heard that a glass a day is a good idea and can even promote longevity. Keeping that in mind, there’s a clear line between having an occasional drink and alcohol use disorder (AUD). There is an ongoing debate about whether or not it’s reasonable for…
Motivate, elevate, concentrate: these are all superpowers effectively influenced by the power of Dopamine. Obviously, they are not superpowers, but they certainly may seem like it to those who have found themselves lacking in these qualities and have turned to drugs for a boost. And a boost is an understatement for the effect of drugs…
Preventing relapse is an essential aspect on the road to lasting recovery. Thankfully, nowadays, there is lots of information and resources available about the risks of opioids, what can lead to accidental overdose, and resources for relapse prevention. If you or someone you care about is struggling with opioid addiction, or you are concerned they…
An addiction of any kind has a number of serious effects on the human body, even after a person becomes sober. Unfortunately, these effects often linger, which can sadly lead to a relapse. Thankfully, there are several ways a person with a crack cocaine addiction can expand and improve their relapse prevention strategies. What is…
Some drugs are easier to detox from than others, but Xanax (a type of benzodiazepine) is known for its harsh withdrawal symptoms. With severe withdrawal symptoms, addicts often find it easier to relapse. This is simply because it’s easier to take another dose than it is to endure the physical pain attached to withdrawal. Xanax…
Recovery from alcoholism or any other addiction is never over. It takes constant and consistent effort and support to avoid a relapse of any kind, especially an alcohol relapse. Fortunately, there are five proven ways individuals with alcohol use disorder can prevent alcohol relapse in everyday life. Alcoholism and Relapse According to the 2019 National…
Especially in the first year after receiving treatment, there is a high rate of meth relapse. Those who have recently ceased using meth need to be aware of the high potential for relapse. Methamphetamine and related stimulants are highly addictive and it’s difficult to permanently break the cycle of abuse. A combination of post-treatment follow-ups…
Cocaine is a highly addictive substance and, unfortunately, relapse is not uncommon. It’s important not to shame someone you care about for relapsing since that does not help fix the situation. The person is inevitably already extremely ashamed and upset with themselves. What is important is to take steps to move forward and find a…
Each year, more than 1.5 million people in the U.S. enter a detox treatment program or admit themselves into a hospital due to medical issues experienced by alcoholism. Going through detox to rid your body of this poisonous substance is definitely the right thing to do. Alcohol has a strong effect on the central nervous…