Counselors may select from a menu of services that meet the specific medical, mental, social, occupational, family, and legal needs of their patients to help in their recovery. It can be very difficult for individuals with a substance abuse disorder to acknowledge and admit that they are dependent on drugs or alcohol. While SUD is […]
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After the addiction is acknowledged, the addict may ultimately be forced to decide to stop using chemicals, thus breaking the cycle of addiction. The cycle of addiction is powerful, usually requiring outside interventions that include alcohol detox or drug detox and substance abuse treatment. Stage two of the stages of addiction represents somewhat of a […]
The drive to be the best in sport dates to ancient times, as does the use of performance-enhancing substances. With the ever-mounting pressures faced by athletes, it is not surprising that drug abuse by athletes exists across essentially all sports and age groups. 8 years of nursing experience in wide variety of behavioral and addition […]
However, some people may be more sensitive to certain medications, so the low (more dangerous) end of a drug may be toxic for them; a dose that is still within the range of acceptable medical use may be too much for their bodies to handle. When you use opioids for pain for a long time, […]
Think of traveling while sober as traveling with any other type of disorder. If you suffered from migraines, you wouldn’t take off on a cross-country trip without your medication. If being prepared means bringing extra items with you, that’s alright. Your sobriety is worth the cost of checking a second bag at the airport. In […]