Recreational (but illegal) drugs are classified within a range of categories. It is these categories that help us assess their effects, consequences, and of course, how governmental departments believe they should be controlled. For instance, the recent...
Oxycodone or Oxy for short, sold as OxyContin, is in a class of drugs known as opioid analgesics. Oxy is a powerful prescription opioid that’s normally prescribed to help people deal with moderate to severe pain e.g. after surgery. Like other opioids, it can give...
Cocaine addiction can be subtle. It’s one of the most addictive substances in the world and as such, you don’t have to be constantly taking it in order to be addicted. But that moment when either your or a loved one’s use of cocaine starts to damage work,...
Drug rehabilitation is one of the most important steps in recovering from an addiction. There are many different types of drug rehabilitation programs, but one of the most common is outpatient rehab. This program allows you to continue living at home while...
If you're reading this, there's a good chance that you, or someone you know, are struggling with addiction. If outpatient rehab doesn't work for you, you may feel hopeless and discouraged. But, don't worry, help is available! Louisville Addiction Treatment Center...
Meth is a powerful, highly addictive stimulant drug. Since it’s a stimulant, it has a variety of negative effects on the body. These include increasing an individual’s metabolism, keeping them awake for days, and, most notably, changing their appearance. The latter...
Watching a loved one consume alcohol to a dangerous extent may cause you to wonder if they are struggling with addiction or just problematic use of a substance. Either way, it is possible for them to get help. Clients who misuse alcohol through problematic...
Outpatient counseling for drug addiction can be very beneficial. Our own Impact Outpatient Program has found a lot of success with offering outpatient counseling services to people struggling with addictions of all kinds, as the freedom and flexibility granted by...
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, is one of the most common and successful forms of therapy used to treat various mental health disorders. CBT has been proven to be an effective treatment for outpatient drug addiction as well. This type of therapy helps...
Attending rehab is an enormous and positive step forward in your life. It shows that you’re willing to make the right decision by first accepting you need help and then asking for it. Rehabs are the perfect environment to help you overcome a range of addictions, as...