Dual diagnosis is a term that treatment professionals use to identify mental illness and co-occurring substance use. Both conditions form a symbiotic relationship in which one either contributes to or draws from the other. For instance, a client may self-medicated to cope with a mental illness. Likewise, excessive substance use can intensify the symptoms of…
Family and addiction therapy is effective in helping both adults and adolescents heal from addiction in the home. Family therapy can act as a support network if you or a loved one are recovering from substance abuse. A family participation therapy program combines evidence-based therapies and holistic treatment that addresses all issues that arise from…
Members of the LGBTQ community who struggle with substance abuse may not know where to turn for LGBTQ addiction treatment. Furthermore, they may face challenges in finding a treatment center that meets their specific needs. Consequently, many people in this group may have an addiction that goes untreated. However, Recovery Ways welcomes anyone who needs…
What is carfentanyl? Find out more by reading our latest article on this highly dangerous drug. Carfentanyl is a synthetic opioid that users combine with heroin to increase its euphoric effects. It is 10,000 times stronger than morphine and 100 times stronger than fentanyl. As such, it is easy to overdose on carfentanyl. Users often…
What is a hallucinogen? Find out more about these mind-altering drugs by reading our latest article below. Hallucinogens are a category of drugs that produce mind-altering effects when a user takes them. Hallucinogens are often classified into two categories: classic hallucinogens and dissociative drugs. Both substances produce a euphoric effect or hallucinations. When a user…
How addictive is Fentanyl? Learn more about the effects of Fentanyl on the brain in our latest article. Fentanyl is an opioid that doctors prescribe to relieve pain. Fentanyl is 100 times stronger than morphine. As such, it used to receive the most severe pain after an injury or surgical procedure. Some patients use it…
Synthetic weed is still somewhat in its infancy, only gaining mainstream popularity in the last decade. As such, widespread synthetic weed side effects are still relatively unknown. Furthermore, few academic or government studies exist on the topic. The DEA has highlighted potential fatalities or medical emergencies related to similar TCH-based drugs such as K2 or…
How long is alcohol detox? That is a complicated question. The length of detox depends on a wide range of factors, including: How long you have been drinking The type of alcohol you have been drinking The frequency and amount you drink Your weight and overall body chemistry If you have been mixing alcohol with other…
Long-term addiction to methamphetamines (meth) can lead to terminal severe health problems. One of the most common long-term meth effects is an addiction. Quitting the addiction is extremely challenging and can often lead to multiple relapses. For this reason, users should seek professional help from a treatment center when ending addiction meth. Furthermore, users should…
How addictive is heroin? This question is one that many have asked themselves. For those asking, we have the answer. According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, nearly half a million people in the United States 12 years and older reported using heroin in 2018. Almost 100,000 visits to the hospital were…
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