It is the First Step on the Wonderful Journey to Recovery One of the biggest mistakes made when seeking help for drug addiction is the…
Alcohol detox is safer and more comfortable when managed by detox professionals. Understanding how long it takes to detox from alcohol, and what to expect,…
Substances abusers create devastation in their own lives and in the lives of people closest to them. They damage their health; they ruin relationships; they…
In learning about signs of alcoholic behavior, one should consider two important concepts from the beginning. First, denial is the No. 1 symptom of alcoholism.…
One does not have to spend much time in recovery circles before hearing the term “hitting rock bottom.” While the words have an easily perceptible…
Professionals in the field of drug addiction have begun to provide guidelines in determining the seriousness of a drug-use problem. The guidelines can help individuals…
Keeping in mind that denial is the No. 1 symptom of alcoholism, sometimes a person will admit problem drinking, but cringes at the thought of…
Naloxone, also known as Narcan, is a powerful drug that acts as an opioid antagonist and quickly reverses the effects of a heroin overdose and other opioid…