Using art for creative expression is not a new phenomenon. It is a fundamental part of the human experience. As such, its power extends to therapeutic settings. Many people learn to harness the benefits of an art therapy program as they recover from substance abuse. Through creating art, a person finds their voice while recovering…
What are narcotics? Narcotics encompass a broad spectrum of drugs that include both illicit street drugs and prescription drugs. In many cases, the two overlap due to the ingredients they contain. An example of narcotics are painkillers, some of the most dangerous drugs on the market. You should avoid any narcotic that comes from the…
Once you complete your initial rehab program, you will have opportunities to participate in a continuum of care provided by your rehab center. What is continuum of care? It is a long-term aftercare approach that keeps you from relapsing after your rehab treatment has ended. Continuum of care offers tools that empower you and hold…
Xanax is a medication prescribed by physicians for generalized anxiety disorder, panic attacks, and other conditions such as seizures or alcohol withdrawal. However, most physicians don’t prescribe for the long term, but some may depending on your situation. If you regularly take Xanax and alcohol, then there is the potential for polysubstance abuse. This problem is…
Most people are well aware of the dangers of drug addiction. We’ve heard a lot about the epidemic of drug overdoses in the United States. The one factor that hinders, or delays, many people from quitting drugs is the fear of withdrawal. We’ve probably all heard stories about the physical withdrawal symptoms that people go…
An estimated 8 million people in the United States suffer from post traumatic stress disorder. It remains one of the least understood mental health conditions. Those who suffer from it face many mistaken assumptions on a daily basis. To address this problem, PTSD awareness day is an effort intended to promote wellness even as it…
There are differences between social drinking vs alcoholism. Depending on the extent of our social drinking, these differences may be small and hard to detect. Social drinking implies that you do not drink all that often. Some social groups do drink quite a lot and often, where you stand in a situation like that could…
Adderall withdrawal symptoms commonly occur in people that have formed a chronic dependence on the drug or have gone on an Adderall binge. Either way, no one that takes the medication is free and clear of withdrawing after they stop its use. People have prescribed Adderall for attention deficit disorder ADD or ADHD; it is…
Historically, the phrase “gateway drug” has most often referred to the use of marijuana, as it was seen as a softer drug that heightened the probability of people trying more dangerous and addictive substances. The concept of gateway drugs is somewhat controversial as it hosts a variety of oppositional factors. In the general sense, gateway…
For people suffering from sleeping disorders, such as insomnia, a doctor may prescribe Ambien. Ambien is a sedative that is taken before bed. It is a quick-release chemical that helps a person fall asleep. Ambien CR is the extended version, which has a quick-release layer and a slow-release layer, which helps a person stay asleep.…