9 Things to Do When Your Loved One Refuses Help
When our loved ones are addicted to alcohol or drugs, it is normal to want to help, or “save” them. We can offer our loved one help, but they don’t always take it, which often puts us in uncomfortable or upsetting situations. At TruHealing Centers, we provide support for addiction in a number of ways, […]
Do I Need Prescription Drug Addiction Treatment?
Many people take prescription medication, especially opioid painkillers or central nervous system depressants such as Xanax. Others may use prescription drugs recklessly, and the abuse of these drugs can lead to the need for treatment. Abuse of prescription drugs is dangerous and can even be deadly for some. That’s why our TruHealing Centers team thinks […]
4 Signs of Painkiller Addiction
There is a common misconception that if a physician prescribes a drug, it is always safe to use. That is only true for those who follow the instructions and use the medication as intended. It is also only true if the person who the medication is for is the one who takes it. The painkiller abuse […]
A new resource is available to help fight opiate addiction and substance abuse
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]OWINGS MILLS, MD— In the midst of the opioid crisis, a new educational resource is available to people who want more information about opiate addiction and substance abuse. Mike Gimbel—who has worked in substance abuse education, prevention and treatment for nearly 40 years—has partnered with TruHealing Centers to create the television program “Straight Talk on […]
Getting the Most Out of Substance Abuse Treatment
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=”How to get the most out of treatment” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_column_text]When entering drug and alcohol treatment, we are faced with many different emotions, such as worry, nervousness, anger, hopelessness, to name a few. Many of us enter treatment wondering if it will even work, will we even get better? These thoughts are completely normal for someone […]
Can One Cigarette in Adolescence Lead to Substance Abuse?
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=”Does Nicotine Use Lead to Substance Abuse?” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:center” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_column_text]Cigarette sales in the United States have declined to the lowest they have been in 50 years; however, doctors and parents are now working to figure out the problem that took its place: electronic cigarettes. Just like regular cigarettes, e-cigarettes contain nicotine, an addictive chemical that targets […]
Does the Legalization of Recreational Marijuana Contribute to Substance Abuse?
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=”A study on marijuana legalization found an increase in drug abuse” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_column_text]UCSF (University of California, San Francisco) researchers have found that hospital visits due to car accidents, alcohol abuse and drug overdoses increased in Colorado since the state legalized recreational marijuana. The UCSF report compared hospitalization numbers in Colorado in the two years prior […]
College Students and Substance Abuse
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=”College Students and Substance Abuse: Deadly Combinations” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_column_text]College is often a time of exploration and learning, but did you know it is also a time of binge drinking and substance abuse? Studies show that college students are more likely to partake in binge-drinking, marijuana use, and prescription drug use, which often leads to substance […]
The Toxic Mix Behind Mac Miller’s Death
[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_wp_text] Many Americans were devastated to hear about the passing of Mac Miller in early September. The rapper’s loved ones, celebrity friends, old and new fans all mourned his death and continued to pay tribute by listening to his albums, posting on social media, and holding a memorial concert. The media speculated over his […]
