Phone Calls in Rehab: Can I Contact My Loved One?
Ketamine is a dissociative drug developed for use in surgeries. However, it is also a popular recreational drug and can be abused. Here is what you need to know about ketamine withdrawal symptoms. What Is Ketamine? Ketamine is a drug used largely to initiate and sustain anesthesia. It induces a trance-like state while also numbing […]
Tips for Holding a Successful Addiction Intervention
An intervention is where friends and family come together to confront a person on their addiction and urge them to seek treatment. It’s usually facilitated by a professional addiction specialist, like a counselor. The decision to hold an intervention has to be approached carefully. It requires good timing and thoughtful planning, with participants agreeing ahead […]
Families and Substance Abuse: How to Explain Addiction to a Child
Explaining addiction to a child can be a challenging yet crucial conversation. Especially when it’s a family member grappling with substance abuse. Children are naturally curious, and the impact of addiction on a family member can raise questions they might struggle to understand. It’s important to approach this discussion with honesty and sensitivity, aiming to […]
Black Balloon Day: How You Can Raise Overdose Awareness
In 2023, overdose deaths in the US hit a new record of 112,000, making it a leading cause of death in the United States. That’s more deaths than due to shootings or car accidents. The staggering human toll of this ongoing tragedy and crisis has inspired awareness initiatives like Black Balloon Day. Black Balloon Day is […]
How to End the Cycle of Addiction in Your Family
Substance abuse is a healthcare crisis in the United States and can often run in families. While it can be challenging, it is possible to end the cycle of addiction in your family.
How To Stop Being an Enabler
When our loved ones are sick, we want to help them. This is natural. But while it’s true that addiction is a disease, there is a thin line between supporting someone’s recovery and enabling their addiction. In this article, we’ll talk about what an enabler is, the consequences of enabling drug and alcohol abuse, and […]
