When you know someone who struggles with alcohol or drug addiction, your first thought is often to look for a “why.” Did they fall into the wrong crowd? Did they turn to substances as a way to take the edge off underlying troubles? Do they come from a family where alcohol and drugs were prevalent? Researchers and clinicians alike have worked long and hard to uncover the roots of addiction,
Wernicke-Korsakoff Syndrome — once referred to as wet brain syndrome — can be a devastating side effect of long-term alcohol abuse. WKS can be caused by a host of conditions that lead to malnutrition, such as cancer, AIDS, eating disorders, and certain types of surgery. However, it is estimated that around 90% of cases of Wernicke encephalopathy (the first stage of WKS) are caused by untreated alcohol use disorder[1]. What
Alcohol use disorder affects millions of people throughout the United States, across all races, sexual orientations, socioeconomic levels, and gender identities.
One of the biggest challenges for those struggling with cocaine abuse is dealing with powerful and persistent cravings. What are some strategies for coping with these cravings and breaking the cycle of addiction?
Trauma can play a significant role in the development and perpetuation of addiction. While not everyone who experiences trauma will develop an addiction, there appears to be a strong correlation between traumatic experiences and substance use disorders.
Methadone is an opioid medication used to treat chronic pain. It has also been used in the treatment of opioid addiction since the 1950s. Methadone may be given during drug detox to lessen painful withdrawal symptoms or prescribed as part of an opioid treatment program. When methadone is used as a long-term maintenance medication for opioid use disorder, it is known as opioid replacement therapy or methadone maintenance treatment (MMT).
Heroin abuse is a serious, potentially life-threatening condition. Learn the warning signs of heroin use and addiction so you can help your loved one get into treatment.
Many people don’t realize that several common over-the-counter medications and prescriptions can negatively interact with alcohol or other street drugs they may be using. If you aren’t careful about recreational or prescription drug use, you can experience potentially dangerous drug interactions. Pharmacists and doctors attempt to control unwanted drug combinations by carefully monitoring each patient’s prescriptions. However, if you’re using illegal substances, you may not be aware of the potential
When alcohol or drugs have been the top priority in your life for any length of time, it can be so hard to look beyond your addiction and find some small piece of your real self to grab onto–some little bit of who you really are that reminds you that your addiction is not ALL of you; it’s just a small part of your journey. Even when an addict or
A high-functioning alcoholic is an individual who maintains their daily responsibilities and appears successful while struggling with alcohol addiction behind closed doors. They often manage to keep their alcoholism hidden underneath their seeming successes, making it challenging for friends, family, and even themselves to recognize the severity of their problem.1 Although it’s harder to recognize the signs of alcoholism in someone who is high-functioning, there are still some tell-tale things
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