Getting help for an alcohol use disorder starts with the individual. All forms of addiction treatment require a change in behavior and habits, which is difficult for anyone to do. Plus, because many people who have alcohol use disorder are self-medicating to cope with...
Cravings are part of alcohol abuse recovery and can be overwhelming for many addicts. Even people in long-term recovery report that they still get cravings. Cravings can spark from an emotional trigger or situation that causes the person to want a drink or something...
Derived from the poppy plant and twice as potent as morphine, heroin is one of the most addictive and abused opioids worldwide. Annually, over 15,000 opioid overdoses in the U.S. are attributed to heroin. Only prescription opioids like oxycodone and hydrocodone, cause...
Peer-based 12-step addiction recovery programs such as Alcoholics Anonymous (AA), Narcotics Anonymous (NA) and Cocaine Anonymous (CA) were first introduced in the 1930’s. Developed by Bill Wilson (Bill W.) and Dr. Bob Smith (Dr. Bob), two alcoholics who strived...
Drug and alcohol abuse affects thousands of Indiana residents and their families. Some people may have trouble controlling their drinking, while others may worry if they’re addicted to prescription drugs. Even smokers aren’t left out of the study conducted...
If you’re taking Trazadone for depression, you should know that drinking while taking Trazadone can actually make the conditions you’re taking it for worse. Trazadone is commonly used to treat depression but may also be prescribed for conditions like...
