Decoding the Difference between Drug Abuse and Misuse

You might have often heard the terms ‘drug abuse’ and ‘drug misuse’, but not many people know how these terms are actually different from each other. In this blog we will be highlighting the inherent difference between the two and the most effective measures for abstaining from drugs for overall health and wellness.

Cold Medicine: It Presents Real & Present “Addiction” Danger

Drug Counselors around the country have seen a significant rise in the sales of cold and cough medicines that contains chemical agents like Dextromethorphan (DXM) and Promethazine-codeine. Cold medicines that are sold over-the-counter (OTC) is considered safe enough to be stocked at home, without any vigilance. However, an underlying and omnipresent threat is associated with these seemingly innocent medications. Some of these medicines have gained the notoriety among teenagers and young adults for triggering addiction patterns.

Challenges of Fighting Synthetic Marijuana Addiction

Marijuana is a mood-altering drug which produces a feeling of calm and well-being. Marijuana also has limited medical use for severe pain relief and other chronic conditions. With highest rate of illegal use among 12-17 years old, Marijuana can destroy normal learning skills, caused mood swings and suicidal tendency. Consumption of Marijuana over a period of time may lead to dependency and addiction. 

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All that You Should Know About an Intervention

People seem stressed and confused when their loved ones become addicted to drugs as they do not know the right way of helping the victims. Although, the situation of dealing with substance abuse is quite challenging, you can assist your loved ones in recovering fast through intervention at the right time. Interventions are conversations with a specific goal in mind. 

Behavioral Disorders in Children

Behavioral Disorders in Children and Need for Adolescent Residential Treatment

Adolescence is a highly crucial period of life where the children are most vulnerable- both psychologically and emotionally. Most of the children are impulsive, naughty and defiant, which is completely acceptable. But, some children have behavioral disorders which can fall under the category of abnormal and impact the development of a child. These signs may include social seclusion, aggression, substance abuse or even suicidal tendencies.

Medication Assisted Treatment for Opiates Addiction

Opiates are a group of drugs used as pain-relievers and include morphine, oxycodone, hydrocodone, heroin, methadone and codeine. Producing a sense of happiness or comfort Opiates can prove to be addictive for some people. The main reason behind this is that some people tend to develop as tolerance for these drugs when they are used for pain relief and need more and more of the dosage in order to get relief.  When these drugs are over used or abused, they produce intense euphoria and cravings which ultimately leads to drug addiction.