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A Forever Recovery
3y ago
Party drugs have been around for many years. Some people use them for occasional recreational purposes without too many problems. But, repeated or prolonged use can lead to serious health issues or even death. A new drug has been added to the class of synthetic cathinones known as bath salts. The drug is referred to as monkey dust. So, what is monkey dust and why should party drug users beware?
What is Monkey Dust?
Monkey dust or MDPV (3,4-methylenedioxypyrovalerone) is a central nervous system stimulant. It was developed in the 1960s but was never tested on ..read more
A Forever Recovery
3y ago
Summer is almost here and millions of lockdown-weary people are ready to have some fun in the sun. Of course, every summer holds the promise of good times. But, it can also lead to increased substance use during summer months. So, why do people tend to drink or do drugs more in the summer months? Let’s look at a few of the reasons.
Facts About Increased Substance Use During Summer Months
Increased substance use during summer months can be attributed in part to the activities people attend. For instance, many outdoor festivities often include alcohol. Also, m ..read more
A Forever Recovery
3y ago
If you’re using addictive substances chances are you make excuses to avoid rehab. Like many substance users, you may believe you don’t need help unless you hit rock bottom. But, what exactly is rock bottom, and how do you know you aren’t already there?
Rock bottom is a concept that means something different to each person. Typically, it describes the lowest point a person can possibly reach. It may include a failed marriage, job loss, homelessness, crime, or jail time.
The fact is, once you do hit that point, it may be too late to reverse many of the damages resulting f ..read more
A Forever Recovery
3y ago
Summer is almost here and millions of lockdown-weary people are ready to have some fun in the sun. Of course, every summer holds the promise of good times. But, it can also lead to increased substance use during summer months. So, why do people tend to drink or do drugs more in the summer months? Let’s look at a few of the reasons.
Facts About Increased Substance Use During Summer Months
Increased substance use during summer months can be attributed in part to the activities people attend. For instance, many outdoor festivities often include alcohol. Also, m ..read more
A Forever Recovery
3y ago
While we’ve been focused on the COVID-19 pandemic, the opioid epidemic has continued to rage across America. Although the drug problem has been ignored this past year doesn’t mean it has gone away. In fact, synthetic opioid abuse and overdoses have spiked dramatically during the virus lockdowns.
The drug involved in more than half of the opioid-related fatal overdoses is fentanyl. If you don’t know much about the drug, here are some scary facts about fentanyl and why they matter.
What is Fentanyl?
Fentanyl is a potent analgesic that is almost 100 times stronger than morphine ..read more
A Forever Recovery
3y ago
Drugged driving is becoming more commonplace in America. Typically, we think of impaired driving as alcohol-related. However, studies show that more people are driving while under the influence of a variety of substances.
The 2018 National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDU) shows that 12.6 million people were guilty of drugged driving. This number doesn’t include the 20.5 million who drove while under the influence of alcohol. Clearly, our highways are not the safest place to be today.
Drugs Most Commonly Used While Driving
Of course, alcohol is number one among the d ..read more
A Forever Recovery
3y ago
The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM5), has replaced the term “addiction” with “substance use disorder.” Their experts agree that the term addiction implies negative connotations. The DSM also includes the terms “substance dependence” and “substance abuse” under the blanket term substance use disorder (SUD).
In addition to the above changes, the DSM does not use the terms abuse or dependence to categorize the severity of the addiction. SUDs are now classified as mild, moderate, or severe.
How is SUD Diagnosed?
According to the Mayo Clinic:
“Drug add ..read more
A Forever Recovery
3y ago
Understanding the complexities of addiction and family dynamics can aid in helping people know how to respond to the situation. Addiction can wreak emotional and physical damage on the user, but those effects can also extend to impact the person’s entire family.
It’s a complex and confusing relationship. On one hand, the family wants to provide love and support to their addicted loved one. But, on the other hand, they may lose their patience or feel resentment or anger toward the person. Whether they acknowledge it or even realize it, a person’s addiction can disrup ..read more
A Forever Recovery
3y ago
Addiction and overdose statistics for 2020 are disturbing. For instance, did you know that more than 81,000 people died from drug overdoses during a 12-month period ending in May 2020? According to the CDC, disruptions to daily life resulting from COVID-19 mandates has led many people to turn to drugs or alcohol as a coping mechanism. As there seems to be no solution to the virus upcoming in the near future, what are the options for addressing addiction in 2021?
Strategies for Addressing Addiction in 2021
Addiction specialists agree there are four pillars to a firm foundation ..read more
A Forever Recovery
3y ago
There’s no doubt that the COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted lives and caused thousands of deaths this year. The impact of the virus manifests in many ways with the end result being that everyone is on alert, on edge, and in fear. For many people, these feelings lead to an increase in their drug or alcohol use. But, for the 20 million people who are already struggling with substance abuse issues, the number of fatal overdoses during COVID has skyrocketed.
To grasp the enormity of COVID’s effect on those with substance abuse disorders, let’s look at some statistics from the Cente ..read more