How Antibodies Can Keep Addicts Off Meth
Meth has a reputation as being one of the worst drugs that anyone can become dependent on. The physical deterioration that meth addicts undergo is often chronicled in photographs to warn people off of drugs. Meth can be a very addictive drug because of how strongly it affects the central nervous system. Usually taken in…
Admitting You Have a Problem is a Sign of Strength
A common belief in Alcoholics Anonymous is that admitting you have a problem is the first step towards recovery. And for any addiction, not just alcoholism, this belief rings true. Sometimes a person who has developed a problem with alcohol or drugs won’t admit that the use has crossed the line to addiction. One of…
Relapse Does Not Have to Be Part of Your Recovery
Relapse is one of the biggest fears of anyone trying to recover from an addiction. Recovering from an addiction is hard work, and something that someone has to be committed to for the long-term, and it involves always fighting against the fear that relapse is just one mistake away. So people may approach their recovery…
The Dangers Of Mixing Drugs With Alcohol
Many prescription medications come with large warning labels saying not to consume alcohol when on the medication. This is due to severe, and potentially fatal, side effects that can occur when certain medications interact with alcohol. The same can happen with mixing illicit drugs and alcohol. The Effect of Alcohol On The Body Alcohol affects…
5 Suggestions On How To Get Through The First Month Of Sobriety
Early recovery is the toughest part of the journey, and the time where most people relapse. The first month of sobriety provides a newly recovered addict numerous challenges to overcome. Often, a person still experiences strong cravings, both physical and mental, during this time. Additionally, going back to the stresses of life can be challenging,…
Prescription Drugs Are the Deadliest Drug
Just because a doctor prescribes a drug does not mean it is not without potential risks, including the risk of developing an addiction that could result in overdose and death. Many drugs used for treating a variety of illnesses share common ingredients with some of the illegal substances known for abuse. For example, Vicodin, oxycodone,…
5 Signs Of Withdrawal From Opioids
Opioid based substances, primarily medications, have become the most abused substances in the world, outnumbering all other illegal drugs combined. The opiates we are referring to are things like OxyContin, Dilaudid, Vicodin, Methadone, morphine and heroin. They are extremely powerful and most people don’t even realize that they are becoming addicted to them, at least…