Let’s face it, looking at the other guy and thinking he really has a drug problem is a whole lot easier than squaring up to the realization that it’s actually you that may be in trouble because of drug abuse, dependence, or addiction. Not only that, but when someone’s in the grip of drugs, it is so much simpler just to deny anything at all is wrong.
The Ranch is a drug addiction treatment program located on a working ranch just south of Nashville. Their unique treatment program offers equine therapy as part of their treatment, a highly effective treatment tool that is particularly effective for anyone who has struggled with addiction, relapse, and has underlying issues such as depression, anxiety, and trauma.
Equine-assisted psychotherapy, often called simply equine therapy, has turned out to be a highly effective way to help people with drug addiction, particularly if there is any underlying issue that makes talk therapy challenging.
Sometimes being the take-charge individual who has to do everything on his or her own is not the way to go. This is particularly true when it comes to trying to overcome addiction on your own. Chances are you’ll face an uphill battle. But it’s actually more than just a tough road to go: it may be impossible. Here are some things to think about, possible consequences of not getting treatment for addiction.
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The interesting thing about drug addiction is that it does not play favorites. We may think we can identify the drug user or addict by a specific stereotype, but such an approach will often return erroneous results. Instead, it is better to look for specific signs.
Prescription drugs and pain seem to go together like baseball and hot dogs, but unlike the latter, the former is anything but healthy – when used indiscriminately or for too long. The fact is that overuse of prescription drugs can put you into a self-defeating loop.
Here’s what can happen. You have pain, so you take prescription drugs to relieve it. This works for a while, but you figure, what the heck, I’ll just continue to take the meds so I don’t feel the pain. Over time, however (and how much time is different for everyone), the drugs don’t seem to work as well as they once did. You begin taking them more frequently, maybe even doubling up the dose.
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Nurturing mothers may protect their offspring from drug abuse, according to a new study from Duke University, in conjunction with the University of the Adelaide in Australia.
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When you and your loved one are ready to seek treatment for addiction you are already under quite a bit of stress. Being faced with the large number of treatment philosophies can be overwhelming at such a time. How do you know which treatment facility offers the best program and the one with the greatest likelihood of success? The National Institute on Drug Abuse, known as NIDA, has created a document that is meant to lower that stress level by giving you five simple questions you can use to evaluate any addiction treatment program.
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Relapse is a common theme among those who actually finish a treatment program for any substance abuse problems. Often there are certain circumstances that may make it difficult for an individual to maintain a substance-free life, even following a successful treatment regimen. For instance, some patients may have another mental disorder that has not been identified that may require an adjustment in their treatment program.
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Understanding cocaine addiction is central to treating it. Scientists have long known that there are certain areas of the brain related to pleasure and reward that are activated by certain behaviors, like eating dessert or using drugs or alcohol. The research in this area has been narrowing down the region and specific neurons involved with cocaine addiction.
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As bath salts are gaining popularity as a street drug, healthcare workers are rushing to accommodate the dangers associated with use. Though bath salts are technically legal, they are highly toxic and their use can result in a rush to the emergency room.