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We’ve all felt cravings before, some minor and some intense. However none are as intense as when you’re addicted to something, whether it be caffeine, sugar, or drugs. No matter what the substance is, cravings are normal. Hard to ignore, yes, but normal. Opioid cravings in particular are difficult to overcome because your brain chemistry has literally changed to need the drug. However, there are healthy ways to curb these opioid cravings to make them more manageable.
At this point, we all know what telemedicine is and what the benefits are. But do you know what telemedicine for substance abuse looks like? How different is it from modern telemedicine or traditional rehab services? Today, that’s what we at Direct2Recovery want to share with you.
Addiction is complicated. So many things can cause it, and so many things can’t. There are a multitude of myths and misconceptions surrounding addiction, so let’s get down to the truth. That’s what we’re addressing in today’s blog: what causes addiction. More specifically, what causes drug addiction?
Cocaine has a long history that many don’t know about. Its first known use occurred over 3000 years ago, back when cocaine was simply the coca plant. Coca is one of the oldest, most potent and most dangerous stimulants of natural origin. Ancient Incas in the Andes chewed its leaves to get their hearts racing and to speed their breathing to counter the effects of living in thin mountain air.
When a family member is addicted to opioids, you can feel powerless, guilty, or confused. Let us at Direct2Recovery be the first to say that it’s not your fault. Drug addictions are complex and have numerous factors that go into them — it’s rarely just one instance or one oversight. Many things go into it and you should not blame yourself for it.
Telemedicine allows anyone to receive counseling and see a doctor without leaving their home. There are a few types of telemedicine: it can be done over the phone, over a video call, through a website portal, or in a hybrid model. However it is done, it was created to make healthcare accessible.
If you or a loved one ever tried to quit an addiction — any addiction — then you know how horrible withdrawal symptoms can be. We are a Suboxone Clinic in Phoenix and we want you to be prepared for everything that recovery from substance use means.
We understand that therapy and counseling often come with a negative stigma. Despite that, time and time again, therapy and counseling have proven that they are for everyone and that they really do help. When it comes to substance use disorder, the methods are a little different but the core value is still the same: to help you work through a problem.
We get this question a lot, so we wanted to outline the differences between an inpatient and an outpatient rehab clinic. Both of them provide programs and assistance to live a drug-free lifestyle, but in different ways.
Addiction takes hold of our brains in several ways — and is far more complex and less forgiving than many people realize. There are stages of addiction, withdrawal, and recovery. When it comes to opioids, more than 2 million Americans abuse them, according to the National Institute on Drug Abuse and every day, 90 Americans die by opioid overdose.