Hello everybody and welcome to this week’s episode of Perspective Matters: This Week in Behavioral Healthcare. I’m your host Glenn Hadley with Southworth Associates. I just want to take a brief minute to thank our sponsors not only for the show but also for the upcoming event, “Perspectives: A Time For Change.” We’re just…
Each person desires to stay sober after undergoing drug detox and rehabilitation. However, withdrawal symptoms may cause an intense craving for the previously used drug. According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), approximately 60% of people who struggled with addiction relapse within one year of treatment. Applying a combination of various relapse prevention…
Many people misunderstand the term “drug addiction.” They believe that drug addiction is a choice people make and that these people lack willpower and moral principles. People who struggle with addiction can’t “just stop using drugs,” even if they want to. When you ask, “What is drug addiction?” you’ll find that drug addiction is a…
If you’re a recovering alcoholic – whether you’re early in your recovery or have many years of sobriety under your belt – cravings are likely going to be a part of your experience. Cravings aren’t easy. In fact, for some, it may be hard to identify a craving, especially for those who are new to…
The opioid epidemic is a serious problem and one that’s gotten a lot of people involved. But at Fort Behavioral Health, we can help you conquer your opioid addiction and avoid being part of the epidemic. That’s a good feeling because it lets you live a clean and sober life and enjoy a healthy and…
Nearly 20 million people in the United States struggle with a substance abuse disorder, according to a report published by the Substance Abuse and Mental health Services Administration. If you’re one of those people, you may use drugs, alcohol, or practice destructive behaviors. Maybe you use them as coping mechanisms to deal with stressful situations…
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…
Many times, people focus so much on getting clean that they never stop to ponder what life holds after rehab. Accordingly, many people are caught off guard by the challenges they face, and often wind up relapsing. If you too have wondered about living after addiction, here are a few tips you may find very…