Heroin’s an illegal and highly addictive opioid. There used to be the misconception that it was an inner-city drug. That’s not true. Today’s heroin epidemic has spread through all segments of the population. Risk Factors for Abuse Heroin’s easy to buy. You can get it at clubs, high schools, and anywhere else on the black…
Washburn House is a leading heroin detox center. We offer a variety of addiction treatment programs that will help you live a life free of addiction. If you are tired of your life revolving around heroin, then now is the time to take action. We can help you with your recovery every step of the way. Rather…
You never thought you’d be here, but somehow your life spiraled out of control. You’ve looked up from your heroin haze to realize that you don’t know who you are anymore. It’s a familiar feeling for many struggling with heroin addiction. The frightening thing about drugs like heroin is that they make you believe that…
The number of US military veterans who struggle with addiction is staggering. Those who have seen combat may suffer from multiple mental health disorders. Mental health disorders such as depression, post-traumatic stress disorder, acute stress disorder, and more can stem from trauma. Trauma induced mental health disorders can lead to substance abuse in many cases…
There are many addictions out there, but most people relate addiction only to drugs. In reality, people can develop addictions to nearly anything that brings them joy, including activities. For that reason, some of them have shopping, gambling and internet addictions. However, is internet addiction real, and what are internet addiction symptoms? What Is Internet…
Sobering up is a monumental step following rehab. It is the fear of living after addiction that scares some people the most. The last thing they want is to climb that mountain again. Panning for relapse triggers can help alleviate worries about addiction treatment. The prospect of facing everyday life sober is daunting. They proved…
The biggest worry for most people entering rehab treatment is how to avoid relapse. But living after addiction does not need to feel as stressful as you think. Through a quality relapse prevention plan, you forge a clear path to living after addiction. So where do you get one of these plans and how does…
There’s a lot of talk about residential rehab. However, did you know that some people in need of help would do well with a different type of treatment? Rehab facilities know this and offer outpatient care delivery options. What is intensive outpatient program participation like? Who’s a Good Candidate for Outpatient Treatment? You want to…