Prescription drug abuse is defined as “Taking drugs other than how they were prescribed to you,” and according to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, over 18 million Americans abused prescription drugs in 2017. Prescription drug abuse is dangerous not only on its own but because it can lead to opioid addiction. With that comes…
There are many long-term effects of using drugs, including mental, psychological, and physical effects of drug abuse. All this is in addition to the toll drug abuse takes on the relationships with your family, career, and friendships. The way drug abuse will affect each person will depend on the type of drug being used and…
The Thanksgiving holiday, for many Americans, is a celebration of and with family and friends. On the last Thursday in November, and throughout the long weekend, you may share good food, have fun conversations, and watch football, and usually, there are drinks flowing freely. For those with alcohol addiction and those in rehab or on…
An addiction to painkillers begins when a person starts to misuse one or more of the medications that were originally prescribed by a trusted doctor as a way of treating severe pain and extreme discomfort. If you are using your medications for more than what your doctor prescribed them, you are not alone. An estimated…
Dialectical behavior therapy for addiction is a therapeutic approach to treating substance abuse that’s designed to instill in patients an ability to live their life in the present. A DBT for substance abuse program will also help you develop healthy methods for managing and coping with stressful situations, finding emotional balance, and ultimately improving relationships…
Heroin is a highly addictive illicit opioid drug. Many people start by using a prescribed opioid medication, and once they get hooked, they may transition to heroin if they cannot obtain their prescription drug. It can be challenging to end heroin addiction, but with the help of professional heroin rehab programs, you can achieve the…
Admitting that you have a problem with cocaine use and making the difficult decision to ask for help is a big first step in getting clean. Additionally, seeking a drug addiction treatment program for your cocaine addiction will foster personal growth and eventual recovery. The next step is a detox to remove cocaine from your…
It has been estimated that tens of millions of Americans misuse prescription drugs each year. While these medications would have been originally prescribed by a trusted doctor to treat pain and discomfort, addiction is all too common. Finding a path toward prescription addiction recovery can be a challenge for the individual with the substance use…
Despite the common depiction of a drug overdose on TV and in movies, an overdose can happen to anyone using a drug, and at any time. Whether it is your first time using or if you have already fallen into a substance use disorder, you are at risk. There are, however, steps you can take…
Unfortunately, many drug dealers have taken on a new role as a chef, creating concoctions of multiple deadly drugs. By mixing cheaper but more potent drugs like fentanyl into illicit drugs and prescription drugs, those struggling with substance use disorder are at an even higher risk of overdose and death. At Midwest Recovery Center, we…