Here’s a common misconception. Teens are moody – if your teen is upset all of the time, it’s nothing to worry about. The fact is, many people fail to see the signs of depression in teens or young adults, and that leads to years of struggling with overall mental health. If you think your teen is…
Stress and anxiety are a normal part of life. You may feel stressed when you have a big project due at work, or if you have a big date. However, in some circumstances, your stress gets out of hand. This stress, in turn, is often the root of a variety of addictions. Stress can make…
The fact that you have admitted you need to get away from drugs or alcohol took strength. You may ask yourself if you can simply detox at home or if you need a detox center. In most cases, detox from drugs or alcohol is recommended under supervision at a detox center. However, take a look…
Physical dependence is a health condition that results when you chronically use a certain drug. People who are dependent on a drug will develop a tolerance to it. This means that they gradually need more of the drug to get the same effect. They will also experience unpleasant symptoms when they stop using the drug.…
What Not to Say at an Intervention An intervention for drug or alcohol abuse can be a roller coaster of emotions for all those involved. It is often a drawn-out process, with family members and their addicted loved one speaking up about years or decades of pent up frustrations. We shouldn’t forget why we’re here…
Recovery is a critical part of any rehab experience. Additionally, it can be challenging for many people to experience rehab and recovery without help. As a result, it is essential to know how to live a life in recovery and form connections that support your sobriety and keep you away from drugs. The following guidelines…
What is MAT for addiction treatment? Medication-assisted treatment (MAT) is a technique used by therapists to help people overcome opioid, heroin, or prescription painkiller addiction. It pays to understand more about the MAT program, its effectiveness, and how a doctor can tailor it to fit your addiction’s unique needs. Here at ALEF Reidsville, we’ve made…
Most people understand heroin causes physical short and long-term effects. For example, the dangerous drug may damage the heart, kidneys, liver, and lungs. Additionally, it leads to infectious diseases, collapsed veins, breathing problems, or worse, death. However, personal problems, tolerance, and addiction are all heroin side effects you need to be aware of as well.…
Making the tough decision to get help to overcome addiction to or dependence on alcohol is a positive step. It is, however, not an easy one to make. Before any addiction treatment center can help you, you first have to undergo detox to clear the alcohol from your body. Perhaps you think you can detox…
If you are addicted to substances, getting help to move into recovery is very important. But you might not be sure about the signs of drug addiction. The signs may be obvious, or they could be harder to spot, depending on how long you have been dealing with addiction and how big of a role…