Addiction Recovery Blog

Depression is the second most common type of mental health disorder in the United States. It causes changes in your thinking, behavior and moods. People suffering from depression often feel persistent sadness and anxiety. Hopelessness and a loss of self-worth are common symptoms. Clinical depression carries with it risk of self-harm and suicide. It can also weaken the immune system and your overall physical health. When you add alcohol or other drugs to the mix,

Recreational Adderall use is increasingly common among students. It’s perceived as a safe way to boost your focus, leading to a higher GPA or to lose weight. In actuality, the highly addictive drug builds tolerance and dependence quickly—driving you to use it more frequently. The side effects can be extremely dangerous or even fatal. Once you stop taking it for a few hours or days, you will begin experiencing withdrawals. As with most addictive substances,

Seven out 10 American adults have experienced trauma in some form or another in their lives. As many as 20% of those adults may develop post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). PTSD can occur after a number of near-fatal events including combat experience, automotive accidents, sudden emotional loss, sexual assault and more. Even witnessing one of these events can be enough to develop PTSD. It’s natural to experience troubling memories for days, weeks or even a few

What is detox or detoxification? It’s the process your body goes through when you remove something from your system. Painkillers, opioids, and other drugs take a significant toll on your body, and there is an adjustment period where it has to relearn how to regulate itself. Many people struggling with drug addiction—whether it’s painkillers, alcohol, heroin, or any other addictive substance—have likely already felt some early withdrawal symptoms. It’s not a pleasant feeling, and anxiety

Methamphetamine (also known as meth, crystal, Tina, and speed, among other names) gives the user an incredible euphoria sense. Through a staggering release of dopamine—sometimes more than 10 times higher than from other pleasurable activities—the user also feels increased. Focus Confidence in physical appearance Sexuality In a cruel bit of irony, several of the drug’s harmful side effects actively work to damage your physical appearance. A typical physical attribute of someone abusing meth is extreme