Often referred to as substance abuse, substance use disorder affects millions of Americans every year. Whether it is drugs like opioids or marijuana or alcohol, substance use disorder is dangerous and costly. Therefore, we all need to know what is SUD. First Step Center can not only educate you but has the necessary treatment programs…
Those struggling with addiction and mental health issues need special care to recovery. You may have heard about and want to know what is dual diagnosis. It may be the kind of help you or your loved one needs. Dual diagnosis, also called co-occurring disorder, affects nearly 8.9 million Americans each year. Thus, it makes…
Spirituality is a broad term. It is designed to encompass many faiths and beliefs. But, you can understand it best as believing in a connection to something greater. The high power or greater entity may be a god, a traditional faith, or a concept. The purpose of spirituality in recovery is to give individuals a…
These days, there are many more options for treatment than ever before. However, one of the benefits of inpatient treatment or residential treatment is that it has one of the highest success rates of all available methods. We suggest you begin your search there. Recovery from alcohol or drug addiction begins when someone realizes they…
When dealing with addiction there are often underlying issues behind the cause of the addiction. Rarely does a connection with alcohol or a controlled substance develop and remain without another issue at play. Despite this many individuals do not receive the appropriate diagnosis of this secondary issue. Known as a dual diagnosis, it is essential…
There are a number of ways to go about becoming sober and moving past addiction. Not everyone is the same so what works for one person may not work for you. That is why understanding the different options out there will help point you in the right direction. A detox center can help provide some…
The first step towards recovery from any kind of addiction is detoxification. Your body needs to rid itself of the drug. As your body has become reliant on the drug, there will be symptoms of drug withdrawal. Depending on the drug, the length of time you use it and how reliant your body became the…
Painkillers come in a number of forms. Some are derived from the poppy plant (opium) to form a kind of morphine, while others are a synthetic variation to this. Regardless of the form (known as either opioids or opiates), the painkiller blocks pain receptors in your brain from receiving signals, which allows you to live…
Do you take a medication prescribed by your doctor and wonder if you’ve become addicted? If so, it could be due to your use of benzodiazepines, or benzos. What are benzos, and how can they impact your overall health? Benzodiazepines Explained Benzos are a type of prescribed medication. They work with the neurotransmitter gamma-aminobutyric acid-A to…
You’re ready for a change. When you or your loved one suffers from substance use disorder, it is time to seek help so you can reclaim your life. Yet, for some families, the thought of being apart for long periods of time doesn’t seem possible. What is a partial hospitalization program, and can it provide for…