Addiction, both to alcohol and drugs, has been a serious problem in Kentucky. In the last couple of years, drug overdose deaths in the state have been on the increase largely due to the opioid epidemic which is worsened by the use of fentanyl. Overdose deaths...
Methamphetamine is one of the most widely abused drugs in the country. Despite people knowing that it has some nasty effects, including meth mouth, hallucinations, and skin sores, methamphetamine use continues to grow. A study by the National Institute on Drug...
As research continues to be done in the addiction field, we are learning what the best strategies are for clinicians to use. For example, we know that individuals who have mental health concerns, and those who have specific experiences, have a better chance of a...
Despite the recent increase in awareness, there is still a significant stigma associated with drug addiction. There are many paths that can contribute to the development of an addiction. Whether you began trying drugs at a young age or developed an addiction to a...
Deciding to get treatment for your alcohol or drug use is a significant step toward your recovery. This is an opportunity that some, unfortunately, do not get. One of the things that will be discussed during your treatment is the importance of having a sober and...
Moral injury is one of those phrases that a lot of people have heard in relation to mental health and addiction. Most people understand very little about what this means. With that in mind, let’s take a closer look at moral injury, and in particular, the impacts on...
Heroin is one of the most addictive substances. What happens to your body when you use heroin can be shocking and devastating in equal measure. Even if you only choose to use heroin, which is an illegal substance, it can cause serious issues for you and lead to the...
At the Louisville Addiction Treatment Center, we specialize in addiction treatment, to help you understand what happens to your body when you use cocaine and drugs. Our specialized plans help you understand addiction and treatment. Start here to understand cocaine...
Our Louisville Addiction Treatment Center is dedicated to helping those with alcohol addiction. Our personal plans focus on understanding what happens to your brain when you use alcohol. How Alcohol Affects You For thousands of years, people have brewed alcohol....
Opioid addiction in the US is increasing at an alarming rate and Fort Wayne, Indiana, is no different, with 1388 overdoses in total in 2020 alone and 145 of those fatal. Methamphetamine usage has risen sharply in the area, as has the consumption of marijuana and...