Low-Income Addiction Treatment Options
Addiction recovery centres and inpatient rehab facilities can be very costly, and not accessible to those without the financial means or support for treatment. Any addict seeking treatment services and looking to overcome addiction should have access to the help
Ketamine Addiction, Detox and Withdrawal
Official name: ketamine Trade names: Ketalar; Ketanest; Ketaset Street name: Special K; K; ket; vitamin K; cat tranquilizer Classification: Dissociative anesthetic; analgesic; NMDA receptor antagonist Ketamine, or Special K as it is sometimes referred to on the street, is a medication used by veterinary
The Forgotten Victims of War: How Veterans with Addiction Fall Through the Cracks
It’s no secret that war and military service take a significant toll on veterans across the world. Canadian veterans are, of course, included in this group. From post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) to major depression and other psychological conditions, many soldiers
How to Support an Addicted Loved One Without Enabling Them?
Watching her spouse battle his substance abuse disorder, including both drug and alcohol addiction, was extremely painful for Margaret, especially when he suffered through his failed treatment programs. Every time he entered a rehab centre, Margaret and her family members
Addicted to Illness: The Menace of Hypochondria
"I saw that when I pondered my head, it hurt. Yet, when I disregarded my head, it didn't hurt. I chose not to Google 'benzodiazepine withdrawal indications'. I ought to have known not to dump my concerns into an internet
Children of Alcoholics: The Hidden Toll of Alcoholism on Kids
With over ten years of expertise in addiction, I have witnessed firsthand the devastating effects of alcoholism on individuals and families. One particularly devastating consequence occurs when a father’s drinking affects his children’s well-being, development, and future relationships. In this post,
Inpatient vs Outpatient Addiction Treatment Programs
Substance abuse disorders usually fall under one of two categories: inpatient or outpatient. Both treatments are equally important but each has its own advantages and drawbacks. Inpatient programs (also known as residential treatment centres or programs) are intensive and designed
How to Get Help for Addictions If You Can’t Afford Rehab
The decision to seek help to combat your substance abuse can be a very personal, difficult one to make. Once that decision is made, it can be very tempting to back out, especially when the actual process of getting into
What Does “Holistic Approach” Mean When It Comes to Addiction Treatment?
Just as addiction itself can be unique from one person to the next, treatment too can differ. There is no “one size fits all” approach to treatment; some techniques work well for some people, and other techniques work better for
How Bullying Can Lead to Addiction
For individuals experiencing childhood in the present society, it may very well be practically difficult to not be in some way, or another associated with harassment. Possibly you are the person in question, the domineering jerk or a blameless observer.