What New Medications Have Been Effective Towards Meth Treatment?

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While there are three medications for opioid addiction treatment, there are no specific medications for meth addiction. A new study showed that the combination of treatment for opioid addiction and an antidepressant has the power to treat meth addiction. Using existing medication already approved by the FDA provides an opportunity for specific addictions to get […]

Which is Worse — Binge Drinking or Daily Drinking?

Binge drinking is a dangerous habit, and the CDC says binge drinking is “the most common, costly, deadly pattern of excessive alcohol use in the U.S.” Daily drinking is also just as dangerous because if you have one drink a day, it can still bring about harm to your body that can build up over time […]

Can You Die From Alcohol Withdrawal?

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Alcohol withdrawal can cause you to experience uncomfortable symptoms like tremors, headaches, and nausea. Even though it is rare to die from alcohol withdrawal, it can still happen if you experience delirium tremens. To safely detox, it is important to detox under medical supervision and to call a doctor immediately as soon as you experience […]

How is COVID-19 Adding Triggers to Veterans Struggling with Substance Abuse?

Tough events like the global pandemic, political and civil tensions, and even natural disasters can trigger negative feelings. Unfortunately, people such as veterans use drugs and alcohol as a way to cope with these feelings and are unable to cope with exercise, hobbies, and family. Veterans need to seek treatment even during these confusing times […]

Enabling vs. Helping in Addiction Recovery

Enabling vs. helping

When someone you know and love struggles with addiction, it is natural to want to help them. However, many family members and other close individuals to the person struggling often help in ways that enable the addiction rather than get them out of it. Understanding the difference between enabling and helping can help you give […]

Negative Effects of Hallucinogens on the Brain

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Hallucinogens are known to alter your reality and give you a different perspective; this is because of their immediate effect on the prefrontal cortex. If you have used hallucinogens before, you are most likely aware that these effects are often short-lived and over in a couple of hours. However, during this time, you can experience […]

How Does Virtual Support Group Lionrock Use Cooking for Those in Recovery?

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The pandemic has made it hard to form human connections with people in person as you want to be cautious of your health. When you are in recovery, you need a support group to lean on and it does not help when COVID-19 has restricted in-person meetings. Telehealth counseling provider Lionrock has incorporated cooking classes […]

How to Be a Better Dad in Recovery

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Addiction often takes away time with your children that you wish you could get back. It can also strain the relationship you have with your children due to not being the parent you could have or should have been. However, there are ways to improve your parental relationship with your children following your addiction. If […]

Learning to Let Go in Recovery

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When you begin recovering from addiction, you must learn how to let go of your past life, past mistakes, and past ways of thinking. You must also let go of the way you think things should be in order to move forward. While letting go doesn’t mean you will be losing who you are as […]

How to Stop Overthinking in Recovery

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While you are in recovery, you most likely have a lot on your mind. It is natural to have anxiety about your past and future, especially when your sobriety is at risk. However, having these rapid thoughts can place you in more jeopardy than you realize. Overthinking in recovery can lead you to relapse if […]