Every family dynamic is different — which means no two families address addiction the same way. When these relationships face challenges, like drug or alcohol addiction or mental health issues, it would be helpful for all family members to seek family therapy. Therapy with family members may seem intimidating, especially when dealing with substance abuse. […]
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Evidence-based family therapy helps to improve relationships and resolve family conflicts by recognizing that individual problems are often connected to how family members interact. Its main goal is to improve communication, empathy, and positive behavior among family members. That’s why many addiction treatment centers rely on evidence-based family therapy to improve patient outcomes. Not only
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What Are Quaaludes? Methaqualone, known as Quaaludes, is a synthetic compound similar to barbiturates. It affects the central nervous system by inducing a sedative state. Quaaludes gained popularity during the 1960s to the 1980s as a recreational drug in the United States until the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) banned its usage. The main component, methaqualone,
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What Are Poppers? Poppers refer to a group of recreational drugs containing alkyl nitrites, typically amyl nitrite, butyl nitrite, or isobutyl nitrite. These substances are vasodilators, which are medications that cause the blood vessels in the body to dilate and muscles to relax, lowering blood pressure. They are usually inhaled for those euphoric and muscle-relaxing
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Addiction is a difficult thing to overcome. When you have to learn to live without the drugs or alcohol you’ve been using, sometimes for a very long time, as a coping mechanism, you may turn to another addiction in the process. For example, a drinker becomes an over-eater. A meth addict becomes an alcoholic. A
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Prochlorperazine is the generic medication available as the brand names, Compro and Procomp. It is a phenothiazine antipsychotic drug that is used to treat the symptoms of schizophrenia. Prochlorperazine has been found to be effective for treating generalized non-psychotic anxiety as well. It can also be effective in treating severe nausea and vomiting, and several
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Gabapentin is not a narcotic but can be misused. Learn its uses, risks, and how My Time Recovery helps those struggling with gabapentin abuse.
Addiction can affect anyone, from all walks of life; it does not discriminate. There are no races, genders, ages, socioeconomic backgrounds, or levels of education that are exempt. While the reasons that individuals become addicted may vary, once they begin using drugs or alcohol tolerance and dependence can occur quickly, without the person even realizing
Fentanyl is a prescription opioid painkiller that is used to relieve extreme pain, often the pain that is associated with cancer. It is a very potent painkiller. In fact, it is estimated to be 30-50 times stronger than heroin and as much as 100 times more potent than morphine. When sold on the street, fentanyl
Adderall is a stimulant drug that is made up of two active ingredients, amphetamine and dextroamphetamine. These ingredients stimulate the body and provide users with enhanced concentration and attention and increased energy. Adderall is typically used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and sometimes the sleep disorder narcolepsy. Abuse of Adderall isn’t uncommon. It
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