Dangers of Fentanyl and How To Find Treatment

Dangers of Fentanyl and How To Find Treatment

Fentanyl is an extremely strong opioid painkiller, 50 to 100 times stronger than morphine. Due to its strength, fentanyl can be highly beneficial to those experiencing severe pain such as during recovery after an operation. The drug blocks pain receptors in the brain...
Breaking Down Heroin Abuse and Addiction

Breaking Down Heroin Abuse and Addiction

Heroin addiction in the United States stems largely from the opioid epidemic that saw doctors heavily prescribing opioid painkillers under the assumption that they were not habit forming. Research shows that of those who abuse or are addicted to heroin, 80...
Understanding Medically-Assisted Fentanyl Detox

Understanding Medically-Assisted Fentanyl Detox

Fentanyl is an extremely addictive opioid that targets the section of the brain responsible for emotion, pain and reward. This powerful drug is up to 100 times stronger than heroin or morphine which leads to higher risk of overdosing and rapidly forming addiction. Due...
How Does Alcoholism Affect Mental Health?

How Does Alcoholism Affect Mental Health?

Chronic alcohol abuse and alcoholism, defined as a dependence on alcohol, often mask underlying mental health issues. Many people start drinking to alleviate feelings of anxiety or depression, self-medicating to boost their mood, reduce worries, or feel more relaxed...
Using HIP Insurance for Addiction Recovery Services

Using HIP Insurance for Addiction Recovery Services

Addiction recovery services in Indiana are what Hickory Treatment Centers work to bring to anyone in need of assistance. One of the first questions that comes to mind when an individual seeks out addiction treatment is how much time and money will be needed to...
The Importance of Boundaries In Recovery

The Importance of Boundaries In Recovery

A slip or even a full-blown drug relapse is among the most common challenges patients face in their addiction recovery journey, with studies estimating that 85 percent of individuals relapse within a year of treatment. In your recovery, you will likely be faced with...