“Party drugs” seem to imply fun, worry-free times. And lots of people see LSD as a relatively harmless drug. You or your friends may have even take one or both together without seeming to experience any problems. So what’s so dangerous about mixing the two? Is LSD a Safe Drug? It may be nearly impossible…
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On This Page: What is Crystal Meth? The Role of Detoxification Treatment Options Therapy Models Ongoing Care Getting Help What is Crystal Meth? At the beginning of the year, people all around the world put together lists of resolutions to keep. Many of those resolutions don’t even last into the following month because life changes…
We all get angry. It’s an emotion we all experience. But some of us experience it more often — and to a greater degree — than others. In fact, on the road alone, “Nearly 80 percent of drivers expressed significant anger, aggression or road rage behind the wheel at least once in the past year.”1…
When compared with other drugs such as cocaine and heroin, it can be easy to underestimate how dangerous marijuana can be. Recreational drug users often view marijuana as harmless, but it has many devastating side effects — and that is when it is used alone. Mixing it with other drugs like Adderall can significantly increase…
On This Page: How Are We Addressing Addiction? Addiction & Criminal Behavior Types of Crimes Incarcerating Addicted Offenders Finding a Solution Getting Help Addiction is a disease, not a crime. While having an addiction won’t land you in prison, a lot of the consequences of drug use and abuse can. So, although people with addiction…
Family therapy is a type of mental health counseling that helps families gain communication skills, heal old arguments and traumas, and find recovery together. Family therapists understand how each person in the family unit is affected by other members in the family group, and have special education and experience in helping each individual heal and…
With nearly one in 10 Americans over the age of 12 classified with substance abuse or dependence, addiction takes an emotional, psychological and social toll on the country.1 The economic costs of substance abuse and addiction are estimated to exceed a half trillion dollars annually in the U.S. due to health care expenditures, lost productivity…
Recovery from addiction is a life-long process. Many people only seek treatment after substance use or a compulsive behavior has led to serious repercussions. Addiction impacts a person’s mind, body, relationships, goals, and spirituality. It only makes sense that successful treatment for addiction must address all of these areas.1 Key Contributors to a Healthy, Happy…
