Just like it sounds, dual diagnosis is when a person has both a mental illness and substance abuse addiction at the same time. According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), “as much as 50 percent of the mentally … Continue reading
The following list describes, on average, how long certain drugs tend to stay in a person’s body after the last dosage, determining the period of time that they can be detected by urine tests. It can take anywhere from a … Continue reading
When a celebrity like Kid Rock says he “does not understand rehab” it’s hardly surprising. However, what may be startling is how fast these sentiments, that drugs and alcohol aren’t really dangerous and that rehab isn’t really necessary, can spread … Continue reading
Making the decision to enter into rehab is extremely difficult for any addict. Choosing to follow a path completely clean of alcohol or drugs is a fear-inducing prospect, amplified by the strong possibility that your attempts may result in failure. … Continue reading
When it comes to rehab centers, the services provided must be of the highest ethical standards to ensure the best possible addiction treatment is received. People seeking treatment, for themselves or a loved one, need to feel reassured about the … Continue reading
There’s nothing quite like painful and eerie-looking meth sores. When you’ve seen the ugly sores that are a direct result of meth abuse – it’s enough to make you want to steer clear of the stuff. Getting “high” isn’t worth … Continue reading
Have you ever wondered why some over-the-counter medicines, like Sudafed, are kept under lock and key in the pharmacy? Unfortunately, there are many misuses for these drugs. Among the known illicit uses, pseudoephedrine tablets are used as one of the … Continue reading
