What Are the Differences Between Benzos and Opiates?
Two of the most commonly abused drugs are benzodiazepines (nicknamed “benzos”) and opiates. Addiction rates for both classes of drugs are on the rise. Notably, more than a quarter of opioid overdoses involve benzos as well. Users of both drugs overlap significantly, and drug addiction treatment programs are finding they are increasingly treating dual addictions. […]
3 Common Occurrences of Polysubstance Abuse
Polysubstance abuse refers to a dependence on multiple substances taken in combination. The risks are higher than abuse of a single drug because mixing various substances can easily lead to entirely unexpected results, side effects, and even overdose. Substance abuse treatment programs are the only safe option for addressing this disorder. If you or someone […]
What’s the Difference Between a Detox and a Recovery Center?
Detox and recovery centers are both parts of treatment for addiction, and may even exist in the same building, but they are not the same thing. They treat people at different stages of early recovery. A detox center helps people get off substances safely and as comfortably as possible. A person looking to stop using […]
What is Vivitrol?
Vivitrol is a medication used to treat opioid and alcohol use disorder. It is sometimes used for medication-assisted treatment (MAT), which is the use of medications—often in combination with therapy—to treat addiction. Vivitrol is the brand name and injectible form of Naltrexone. Naltrexone is an opioid antagonist, meaning it blocks the effects of opioids. It […]
5 Benefits of a Women’s Addiction Treatment Center
The goal of any addiction treatment is to serve the client’s needs best and achieve the most successful outcome possible. Gender-specific treatment is often the very best option for both men and women for a variety of reasons. Though addiction works similarly for both women and men, there are biological and psychological differences, such as […]
Alcoholism and Young Adults
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=” Why Don’t Young People Reach Out For Help With Alcoholism?” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_column_text]“Alcohol isn’t really a drug…” “Alcohol is legal!” “It’s not as deadly as heroin- you know what you’re getting!”[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Many young adults who meet the diagnosis of alcohol use disorder aren’t seeking treatment because they don’t think they have a problem. In a recent […]
How to Stop Addictive Behaviors
Addiction is a prison in itself. A behavior that keeps you addicted takes control of your life, hence the need to stop it and begin your journey to recovery. You can stop addictive behaviors permanently by seeking a suitable addiction treatment program. The first step is to accept that you’ve got a problem. Next, seek […]
What to Look for in Residential Rehab Centers
For those beginning their recovery journey, the benefits of residential addiction treatment programs are significant. Inpatient drug rehab programs like those at TruHealing Centers include medically supervised detox and an integrated treatment plan that outlines the steps of rehab and the services you will receive. Supervision of detox and recovery by medical and mental health […]
5 Signs My Spouse Needs a Heroin Rehab
Worrying about a loved one is painful. However, remember that heroin addiction is a disease. As with any disease, there are signs and symptoms. If you realize that your spouse has many, most, or all of the symptoms of this disease, it will be important to look into heroin addiction treatment programs. At TruHealing Centers, […]
The Importance of Alcohol Treatment Centers
Why is it important to consider an alcohol treatment center? If you or someone you love is gripped by dependence on alcohol, professional alcohol treatment centers may be the best route for the start of the recovery journey. Alcohol addiction can be overwhelming. Alcohol is legal, readily available, served at family dinner tables, and marketed […]