The more someone uses alcohol, the more likely they are to experience changes in their testosterone levels, also referred to as T levels. Low T levels can cause a variety of undesirable symptoms. A person with alcohol use disorder may find that their T levels are lower than average. How Alcohol Use Affects Testosterone It’s […]
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For many, the first step of addiction recovery is detox. A drug detox program allows drugs to safely leave a patient’s body with fewer severe symptoms that normally accompany the withdrawal process. Substance use disorder is a serious medical condition. Detoxing from cocaine requires medical care. If an addiction treatment program doesn’t immediately follow detox, there’s a […]
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Unfortunately, addiction is a family disease. We all need to start focusing on how addictive behaviors affect those around us. It may cause them short or long-term effects such as issues in their job, relationship troubles, financial issues and more. It should also be noted that children of addicts and alcoholics are affected, too. For example, they […]
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According to a study conducted by the Boston University School of Public Health, depression rates among U.S. adults tripled from an average of 8.5% to 27.8% during the early months of 2020 with the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic; this number saw a steady increase to 32.8% in 2021, with depression affecting 1 out of […]
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While sleeping pills are useful for short-term treatment, they are addictive and can cause various problems. A sleeping pill addiction is serious and shouldn’t be taken lightly. Recovery requires a comprehensive addiction treatment program. How can you be addicted to sleeping pills? The causative factors are different for each person, but the side effects and consequences of […]
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Even before the coronavirus pandemic occurred, the number of people in the U.S. age 18 and older with at least one substance use disorder (SUD) was estimated to be over 20 million. Since the dawn of the pandemic, researchers have noted increases in substance use disorders and drug overdoses. With those statistics in mind, the need for rehab […]
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Naloxone, commonly known by the brand name Narcan, is a life-saving nasal spray used to reverse overdoses caused by opioids. Narcan blocks opiates to the brain and restores air. Will not stop any other type of overdose other than opioid overdose. Narcan has become so instrumental fact that most states have implemented legislation requiring EMTs […]
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The stages of addiction are a gradual progression that affects over 20 million Americans annually. That may be a staggering number to hear but considering the number of people with undiagnosed substance abuse disorders, the number should likely be even higher. There are a few different models of addiction, some describe it as a cycle while others […]
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Do you have a parent or another family member who has dealt with drug or alcohol addiction? Are you noticing yourself exhibiting similar patterns and behaviors that could be problematic? Find out what could potentially lead to a bigger issue before you’re following in their footsteps. GENETIC FACTORS According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse […]
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From backyard BBQs to graduation parties, there are always a slew of summer gatherings to go to. Oftentimes, these celebrations involve alcohol. You want to attend, but you know you are going to be offered drinks, asked questions why you won’t partake, and perhaps egged on to suck it up and do a shot. When […]
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