Category: addiction

As new laws attempt to curb the opioid crisis, more people are turning to meth as a substitute. Similar to opioids, though, you can quickly develop a dependency to meth, and the withdrawal symptoms are debilitating enough that you could get caught in a cycle of meth abuse. Meth withdrawal includes physical symptoms like fever and chills, as well as dangerous psychological symptoms. Understanding these symptoms can help you prepare for addiction treatment. Meth Psychosis Psychosis is one of the psychological symptoms you may experience during meth withdrawal. During a meth-induced psychosis, you might suffer from delusions, paranoia and even

In 2018, 156 courageous young women testified against the former gymnastics doctor Larry Nassar. He was found guilty of sexual abuse and sentenced to 40 to 175 years in prison. These women were able to get justice, but the trauma he left in his wake is something they will continue to face for years to come. While the trial brought greater awareness to sexual abuse and the bravery of survivors, more work needs to be done on how people cope with trauma.   What is Trauma? Trauma is your body’s response to a distressing event that overwhelms your ability to cope. A traumatizing even can be anything

Are we a product of our surrounding environment or do our genes play the main role in who we are? The question of nature vs. nurture has been debated for centuries and it’s still going on today. But how does this age-old debate factor into addiction? Does substance abuse start in your genetic make-up or is it something in your environment that triggers it? The answer to this question can have a profound impact on how people are treated for drug and alcohol addictions. Before we can find the answer to this question, we have to dive into the cases

There was a time when you knew all the hottest bars and clubs in town. Going out on the weekend used to be the highlight of your week. But before you could realize what was happening, your drinking quickly spiraled into an alcohol addiction. Whether you made your way through addiction treatment or just want to cut back, your old go-to hangouts are filled with too much temptation. You’re left questioning the best way to go about it. Should you go to the bar anyway and try to resist the temptation? Is staying in the answer? Fortunately, there may be

There’s no question that addiction has cast a shadow over your life. It’s been a struggle, and your path to realizing that you might need treatment has not been a straight line. But now that you’re here, you have some questions about getting stared. And the one that stands out most is, “how should I pay for addiction treatment?” You have insurance, but you may have had some bad experiences dealing with insurance companies in the past. Going through insurance can help offset the cost of treatment, but getting approved could push back when you start treatment. Are there other

The pressures of stardom can turn an honest prescription for a medical problem into addiction. Here is the list of celebrities who struggled with addiction.