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It is no wonder that many people in the grip of problem drinking want to know how to stop their cravings. Alcohol cravings can be one key indicator of a
Substance abuse has become the scourge of American society in the last century, rising to prevalence as a national health threat and public enemy. In decades past, alcohol was considered
It is human nature to desire a quick, simple solution to the problems we encounter and the obstacles we face. Unfortunately, when it comes to treatment of substance and alcohol
If you’ve been cleaning your adolescent or teen son or daughter’s room and discover a stash of pills, likely not in prescription containers, your first reaction may be panic. After
In recovery from addiction, you learn early on to avoid the obvious relapse triggers: unnecessary stress, alcohol-serving parties, old drinking buddies. But not all relapse triggers are that obvious. Here
There are many reasons why someone would want to go on a detox—some for general health, some to restore better habits, and others to break a cycle of bad habits.
Narcan is a popular brand name version of naloxone— an opiate antagonist used to treat and reverse the symptoms associated with opiate overdose. Although Narcan is considered a prescription
As the loved one of a user, it can be difficult to help your loved one with addiction and encourage them to seek the help and drug treatment they need.
If it’s hard to convince your family to trust you again after addiction, it’s far harder to convince someone who knows only that you spent time in jail for drunk
Suboxone and Subutex are the brand names for two buprenorphine medications to treat addiction to opiate substances, such as illicit heroin and prescription opiates (natural, semi-synthetic and synthetic). Suboxone
When it comes to alcohol, the question of “how much is too much?” is an important one to answer. Regardless of whether a person has begun experiencing negative consequences as
Oxycodone is a semi-synthetic opiate agonist derived from the opium poppy plant. The drug—designated a Schedule 11 narcotic by the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)—has been popular in America since the
Maintaining a sober lifestyle is easiest when your family, work associates and close friends support your decision to give up drugs. But what if they don’t? What if your partner,
Many people know alcohol as a common aspect of recreation or relaxation. Whether we enjoy a glass of wine or a bottle of beer at the end of a long
Understanding how quickly Xanax addiction develops and recognizing the warning signs can help prevent long-term consequences. While Xanax is highly effective in treating short-term anxiety, its calming effects make it
The opioid abuse epidemic has been widespread in its effect on American citizens in recent years, with an estimated 2.1 million people aged twelve and older having a diagnosed opiate
The opiate painkiller tramadol is less potent, and has less potential for abuse, than most drugs in its class. This does not, however, make it completely safe or non-addictive.
Drugs and alcohol can put an enormous strain on the largest organ in your body: your liver. The liver carries out a number of important functions. These have been
Taking tramadol likely served you well for some period of time to relieve acute or moderate to severe chronic pain. Or, you could have been abusing the drug and
“We made direct amends to [every person we had harmed] wherever possible, except when to do so would injure them or others.” –The Twelve Steps of Alcoholics Anonymous, Step 9
First approved by the Food and Drug Administration in 1943, hydrocodone was sold as a short-acting opiate for several decades before the long-acting form became more popular. It is
Ativan (lorazepam) is a popular, brand-name benzodiazepine from a class of drugs primarily used to treat anxiety disorders. The fast-acting medication—which is available as a pill or intravenous injection—is also
Quitting Suboxone may be something you, ideally in concert with your treatment team, decide is the right approach at this time. After all, you likely have been on Suboxone
National Drug and Alcohol Facts Week® (NDAFW) is right around the corner (January 22-27)— and you won’t want to miss it. Beach House Center for Recovery will be using its
Dilaudid is the brand name for hydromorphone, a powerful opiate pain reliever. The narcotic medication is primarily prescribed for the treatment of moderate to severe pain and works by
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