Recovering from addiction can be challenging and isolating. Sometimes it can feel as if no one understands you or is there for you. This is where animals can step in to help. Having animals play a part in helping addiction treatment patients in recovery may seem...
Heroin addiction is a major problem across the world, leading to physical and psychological problems for individuals as well as placing an immense strain on healthcare systems. However, there is now evidence emerging of potential treatments that could help those...
Recovery from substance abuse can be a long and difficult journey. It is often not possible for the individual struggling with addiction to make it through alone; they need help from those around them, including family mainly. Research shows that involving families...
Do you or someone you know need help to overcome addiction? It can be a daunting task trying to get on the road to recovery. Before any other steps can be taken, detoxification is essential for sobriety and success in recovery. The good news is that rehab programs...
When we hear about prescription drug abuse, it’s usually in the context of a troubling nationwide opioid crisis or a prominent celebrity scandal involving a struggle with addiction. While education and awareness are essential to reducing prescription drug misuse,...
Living with an addiction to heroin can be an overwhelming and isolating challenge for anyone. There is no one-size-fits-all solution when it comes to treating those struggling with this diagnosis. However, there are a multitude of treatment options available that...
Individualized treatment for addiction recovery is one of the most beneficial and essential methods for achieving long-term sobriety. This approach emphasizes tailoring care to each person’s unique needs, preferences, values, strengths, circumstances and life...
Living with multiple conditions or illnesses can be both challenging and overwhelming. Comorbidity, the simultaneous presence of two chronic diseases or conditions in an individual, is a growing concern that has seen an increase among those aged 65 and older as...
Living with an addiction can be a long, chaotic journey. It’s a struggle that is often compounded by the hardships of everyday life – lack of employment opportunities, financial stressors, family issues, and more. While each person's experience is unique and...
Co-occurring disorders where a mental health issue and substance abuse occur at the same time present a unique and complex challenge. This also goes for benzodiazepine dependency and mental health issues. Benzodiazepines, or benzos, are a group of drugs that slow...