The Complex Web In recent years, the United States has witnessed a disconcerting rise in the abuse of ketamine, a dissociative anesthetic commonly used in medical settings. Originally developed for anesthesia purposes, ketamine’s recreational use has surged, raising concerns among health professionals, policymakers, and the general public. This blog aims to delve into the multifaceted reasons behind the escalating trend of ketamine abuse in the USA, drawing on various credible sources to provide a comprehensive understanding of this complex issue.  Understanding Ketamine Ketamine, initial ..read more

Ketamine On The Rise? In recent years, the United States has witnessed a disconcerting rise in the abuse of ketamine, a dissociative anesthetic commonly used in medical settings. Originally developed for anesthesia purposes, ketamine’s recreational use has surged, raising concerns among health professionals, policymakers, and the general public. This blog aims to delve into the multifaceted reasons behind the escalating trend of ketamine abuse in the USA, drawing on various credible sources to provide a comprehensive understanding of this complex issue. Understanding Ketamine Ketamine, ini ..read more

A prescription drug detox center is designed to help you withdraw from addictive prescription medications. If you’re addicted to one of these medications, this is an essential first step in your recovery. Otherwise, you can’t reach an initial state of sobriety. During detox, you may experience a variety of symptoms. In fact, the specific symptoms likely to occur depend on the medication in your system. Knowing what to expect will help you prepare for the challenges ahead. In all cases, the treatment you receive in detox will help you successfully complete the withdrawal process.  Symptoms ..read more

Roughly 30 million Americans have drinking problems that qualify them for alcohol addiction treatment. However, just a small percentage of those affected actually get that treatment. This is true for a number of reasons. One common factor is a lack of awareness of the dangers of risky drinking patterns. You can take steps to raise your own awareness of these dangers. You can also do a variety of things to help make others more aware of alcohol-related issues. Undertake Alcohol Addiction Education for Yourself Before you reach out to others, it’s important that you understand the issues involve ..read more

Different opioids have risen to popularity over the years. Today, the opioid of choice for many drug users is an extremely potent synthetic opioid called fentanyl. Fentanyl rose to notoriety in the last few years as illicit fentanyl pills proliferated across the United States. While legitimate fentanyl prescriptions do exist, most of the drugs on the street originate from an unregulated environment created by illicit drug manufacturers. In a medical setting, like most other opioids, fentanyl treats chronic pain. But most doctors prescribe opioids with extreme caution because the drugs carry hi ..read more

Every year, the opioid epidemic grows more severe as the overdose death toll rises exponentially. Illicit drug manufacturers and dealers find new ways to cut costs using the extremely potent opioid fentanyl, which unfortunately presents deadly consequences for unsuspecting users. Fentanyl now contaminates a large swath of illicit drug sales. It shows up in many “fake pills” such as Xanax, oxycodone, Valium, and others when users do not expect to ingest any fentanyl whatsoever. These fake pills and other laced drugs present acute danger of fatal overdose because users may not have opioid tolera ..read more

Today marks a grim day in history. We recently wrote about fentanyl’s staggering death toll as it rose to new heights in 2021. More than 105,000 Americans died from drug overdoses in the 12-month period ending in October 2021. Recently, Congress and the DEA banded together to raise national awareness about this issue. Senators Dianne Feinstein (D-California) and Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) led a bipartisan group last week to introduce a Senate resolution to officially recognize May 10, 2022 as National Fentanyl Awareness Day. “Once fueled by prescription drugs, the opioid epidemic that has ravage ..read more

By the time most people are old enough to gather their brood (i.e. have and raise children), they have a basic understanding that actions render consequences.  But addicts in the midst of their disease are another story. An addict will become so absorbed in their addiction that the rest of the world seems to fall away. There is no future. There is only the present moment with your drug. But while an addict loses any idea of consequence, their family makes up for it. This forms the beginning of what can be a lifelong codependency problem. Friends and family of addicts are greatly affect ..read more

By the time you complete addiction treatment, you have developed essential skills for supporting your sobriety. Those skills will help you stay on track and maintain abstinence. However, you still face the very real challenge of meeting your abstinence goals day in and day out. An addiction alumni program is often a vital element in maintaining your sobriety after treatment. There are also a variety of other ways to support your ongoing efforts. #1: Stay on Track With Sobriety By Recognizing Relapse Warning Signs  The main concern for anyone who has completed substance treatment is the po ..read more

If you’re in substance recovery, successful management of your relapse risk factors is crucial. For many people, those factors include the effects of stress and anxiety. To keep your stress and anxiety low, you must understand what tends to trigger them. You must also know how to cope when a triggering event occurs. For these reasons, going through an anxiety treatment program while in rehab may boost your overall odds of recovery. What Are Anxiety and Stress Triggers? Anxiety and stress are related concepts. A stressful event is anything that puts you under significant pressure. That pressure ..read more