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Committing to a rehabilitation program can be a huge step for many people – but it’s often a necessary one. To make that step easier to take, this time on the blog we decided to talk about what you can expect from a rehabilitation program. Details may differ from program to program, but the core of the process and the broad strokes of rehabilitation usually follow a similar path.
If your partner is battling substance use disorder — a drug addiction — then you know how strenuous it can be for them, for you, and for your relationship. Of course you want to do everything you can do for them, but sometimes you may feel lost. We at Direct2Recovery want you to know that you’re not alone. We’re here to help you too while your loved one is going through addiction treatment. Today’s blog is a great place to start.
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.
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?
When someone you love is addicted to opiates, it can be devastating to your entire family. Often the addict lies, steals, lashes out, and causes emotional and financial problems for the family. It can be worrisome, scary, and extremely stressful for family members. It’s hard to know what to do—and what not to do—to help your loved one and help the family. How can you find and share opiate addiction help Arizona for your loved one?
Opioid addiction is an epidemic that has reached critical levels in both the state and across the country. It’s so bad, in fact, that last year Arizona and the US government declared opioids a public health emergency. Drug rehab Arizona, through public and private hospitals and clinics, helps people who are addicted change their lives and find freedom from the addiction.
Heroin is an illegal, highly addictive drug. It is a white or brown powder or a black, sticky substance (black tar heroin). Also it can be sniffed, snorted, smoked, or injected into a muscle or vein. It is often mixed (cut) with other drugs or substances, such as sugar or powdered milk. It may also be cut with poisons, such as strychnine. Other names for heroin are smack, junk, H, and ska.