Addiction is a disease. Despite what some people believe, it’s nearly impossible to quit “cold turkey” independently. When you look…
Heroin addiction changes people in many ways. For those struggling with its use, the first and most important decision is…
Drug detox is an important step in the addiction recovery process. Many people find themselves unable to stop using drugs…
Interventions should always be facilitated by an experienced, skilled interventionist in a delicate and caring manner in a way that…
Hello everybody and welcome to this week’s episode of Perspective Matters: This Week in Behavioral Healthcare. I’m your host Glenn…
If you have undergone a successful recovery, avoiding relapse is critical as you do not want to return to the…
Heroin’s an illegal and highly addictive opioid. There used to be the misconception that it was an inner-city drug. That’s…
Using drugs for a prolonged period can lead to drug tolerance. The receptors in the brain that react to drug…
Drug and alcohol treatment programs generally fall into one of two categories — inpatient Rehab or outpatient rehab. Both programs…