The recent legalization of marijuana in many jurisdictions has led to its increased use for both medicinal as well as recreational purposes. Not all the effects of marijuana use have been positive. If your life or the life of someone you love has been affected by the use of marijuana, you may ask, “do I …
Every person is different, and so is their road into addiction — and out of it. That’s one reason a one-size-fits-all approach to addiction treatment simply doesn’t work well for everyone. Yes, every person entering a rehab program wants to break the cycle of addiction and prepare themselves to live a sober and more positive …
Treating drug addiction is a skill that takes training, practice, and patience. If you’ve ever wondered what an addiction specialist does, you’re not alone. With so many different titles around, it can be challenging. It’s a good time to clear up any confusion so you know what you’re getting into and who you’ll be dealing …
Staying in is usually a privilege, but with the new measures of self-quarantine imposed by the US government to help stop the spread of COVID-19, it’s become the norm. No work, no school, and no unnecessary travel makes for a lot of together time with the family. And while that’s not generally a bad thing, …
There are a lot of ways to protect yourself from viruses, bacteria, and other types of infection. With the current COVID-19/coronavirus pandemic spreading around the globe, it’s more important than ever to focus on increasing that level of protection. Among the options for doing that is breaking free of addiction and living a life that’s …
If you’re going to ask the question “What is THC?” it’s best to ask the man who discovered it. In 1964 Dr. Raphael Mechoulam, an Israeli organic chemist, isolated the active compound tetrahydrocannabinol, or THC, from the Cannabis sativa plant. Now a professor of Medicinal Chemistry at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Mechoulam has been …
Addiction is a chronic disease that develops over time. In fact, the development can be so slow, that many people including the addict, may not realize they are going through the stages of addiction. One of the reasons for this is that people often grow accustomed to addiction or choose to ignore the symptoms. There …
Psychotherapy is a broad term for a range of treatments that help clients with addiction or mental disorders. While treatment professionals define psychotherapy in different ways, the goal is essentially the same: help clients recover from substance abuse and manage the symptoms of a disorder. Psychotherapy helps clients to look inward to find the source …
It may have taken you several months or years to develop an addiction to drugs or alcohol. Likewise, it may take a few weeks or months to unravel your addiction and get you on the road to recovery. The stages of addiction recovery include a step-by-process of transitioning you from substance abuse to a life …
Addiction is oftentimes a slow process that occurs over a period of months or years. Many individuals that form an addiction may not realize they have a problem until others start noticing problems. Below, we look at the different types of addiction that are common today. What all types of addiction have in common is …