Opana, also known as oxymorphone, is an opioid prescription drug used to moderate severe pain and reduce anxiety.The drug is also used to maintain anesthesia and, since it acts directly on the central nervous system, is classified as an analgesic. Opana abuse has steadily increased in recent years due to its ability to cause euphoria, reduce anxiety, and increase sociability. The effects are … [Read more...]
Prop 47 & Its Effect On Drug Rehabilitation Programs
Drug courts have long been regarded as a cheaper, more effective alternative to prison sentences for those who struggle with addiction and are facing felony charges. Drug court provides substance abuse treatment for individuals who face low-level felony drug and theft charges. This requires collaboration between the defendant, lawyers, prosecutors, and judges. At the center of the program, … [Read more...]
Washington DC Marijuana Legalization – How Long Will It Last?
Washington DC has become the latest frontier in the movement to legalize marijuana.As of February 26, 2015, it is now legal for residents (ages 21 and older) of the nation’s capital to possess two ounces of marijuana, grow up to six plants in their homes, and share their crop with others. Residents can also possess drug paraphernalia including bongs and rolling papers. The legalization of … [Read more...]
Natural Remedies for Depression
Depression affects nearly 16 million people in the United States annually, and a large percentage of those individuals take antidepressant drugs to treat their symptoms.For people with moderate or severe depression, antidepressants can be effective, but for those with mild symptoms, antidepressants rarely work. Fortunately, there are natural remedies that can be incorporated into everyday life … [Read more...]
Emotional & Psychological Trauma Therapy
Experiencing an emotional or psychological trauma is one of the most common factors that can lead an individual to use drugs or alcohol.Traumatic experiences often involve a threat to one’s safety that leaves an individual feeling overwhelmed, even if the trauma is not physical in nature. Emotional and psychological trauma is subjective, and there is no objective way to determine the impact it has … [Read more...]
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As our love for technology grows and our usage of the internet and social media increases, humans—as social animals—are beginning to define ourselves more and more by what we see on the internet, as well as by what we experience among our peers on social media. For advertisers, the internet represents an entirely new opportunity to reach mass audiences. Furthermore, due to its popularity amongst … [Read more...]
A Wild Ride: Snowboarding and Recovery
At many other treatment centers, day-to-day life can become monotonous and it becomes easy to be lulled into a false sense of security. Clients become sheltered and get put into a daily routine of group activities, therapy, and meetings. Every week seems the same, with little, if anything, to look forward to. While it may seem beneficial to hammer in the “sobriety” aspect of recovery, a key … [Read more...]
How Long Does Addiction Recovery Take?
The average length of addiction treatment varies depending on an individual’s addiction history. The duration of drug and alcohol use, the intensity and frequency of use, and biological and environmental factors all play a role in the recovery process. These factors also determine what form of treatment may be best for an individual who is recovering from addiction. For some, simply attending … [Read more...]
Affordable Inpatient Drug Rehab
One of the most common obstacles to overcome for those seeking drug and alcohol rehab is a lack of financial resources. Often, individuals who need treatment have little to no income to allocate to the cost of treatment. Even for those whose insurance covers rehab, the full cost of drug and alcohol treatment may not be paid. Figuring out how to cover the costs of treatment can be stressful, and … [Read more...]