An intervention can be necessary for encouraging people struggling with addiction to seek help. Of course, planning an intervention is not easy. When and where should you schedule it? Who will attend? And what should you say during the intervention? Hiring the help...
Codependency describes a relationship where one person has extreme physical or emotional needs. The other person will then spend a lot of their time trying to respond to those needs. This can often be detrimental to the partner’s life, along with their other...
It can be difficult to know how to help an addict in rehab without enabling them. On the one hand, you may feel like you need to do everything possible to help them recover from their addiction. But, on the other hand, you may be worried that you will...
Cocaine is a highly addictive recreational drug that can lead to personal and family issues if the use of the substance gets out of hand. It’s important to notice the signs and symptoms of drug use so you can get the right treatment for yourself or someone you...
There are a lot of people who don't understand how addiction works, whether they've been through it themselves or if they know someone who has. Some people believe that a person's ability to become addicted is just a matter of willpower rather than the many...
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...
In 1991 around 30% of students surveyed had used illicit drugs in grades 8-12. While this peaked at over 43% in 1997, it dropped to 27% in 2021. But while it might seem that more teenagers these days are shunning drug use, death from overdoses in adolescents has...
With there being over 23.5 million adults per year that suffer from addiction in the US alone, there are increasing numbers across the world. With it affecting so many people on a daily basis, it is important to understand how it affects the brain and how to seek...
It can be challenging to take that first step and admit that you need help with your addiction. But once you do, attending an addiction support group can be a life-changing experience. Here's what you can expect when you go to an addiction support group for the...
You have decided to seek support and free yourself from your addiction with the help of a specialist center. Congratulations! You have just taken the first step on the recovery path. Every recovery path is unique and will help you face your own challenges and...