How Does Addiction Affect ADHD?Addiction Treatment, drug addiction, Drug Information, RehabBy Chrissy PetroneMarch 30, 2021Leave a commentMany people think of ADHD as a problem for little kids. But ADHD affects over 8% of all adults, with half of them developing severe impairment. Also, ADHD has a connection that may surprise you: an increased risk of addiction. People with ADHD are three times more likely than their peers to have addictions. …
Addiction, Mental Health and Your BrainAddiction Treatment, anxiety treatment, depression treatment, drug addiction, mental health treatmentBy Chrissy PetroneMarch 23, 2021Leave a commentThere’s often more to addiction treatment than just treating addiction. Addiction frequently co-occurs with one or more mental health conditions, and treating them together in a coordinated and integrated way, leads to the best outcomes. Sometimes multiple conditions arise independently, but they’re often connected. There are different ways that substance use disorders and other disorders…
Are You Promoting Addiction Stigma?addiction recovery, Addiction Treatment, alcohol treatment, drug addictionBy Chrissy PetroneFebruary 23, 2021Leave a commentWords have power. What we say about addiction impacts the stigma around it. Saying words like “addicts,” “alcoholic” or even “drug-fueled” can cause problems. Stigma can lead a person to keep their addiction a secret. They may also avoid seeking help. You may not even be aware that you are promoting stigma, but a…
Getting Sober After a Setback | Addiction Recoveryaddiction recovery, Addiction Treatment, aftercare, drug addiction, mental health treatment, recovery, The Right Step Hill CountryBy Chrissy PetroneSeptember 15, 2020Leave a commentThe path to sobriety is often a rocky one, full of hills to climb and curves to navigate. It is completely normal to experience a setback or even relapse on the lifetime journey to maintain your recovery from addiction. Life is full of circumstances that can make alcohol and drug abuse recovery challenging. The passing…
The Impact of Combining Benzos and Alcoholalcohol treatment, drug addiction, Drug InformationBy dreamscapeJuly 16, 2020Leave a commentBenzodiazepines, which treat many types of conditions, primarily in the mental health category, have strict warnings to avoid taking them with alcohol. Combining benzos and alcohol can lead to many issues. These include overdosing, having too strong of an effect, and creating dependence on both substances. At The Right Step Hill Country, our dual diagnosis…
What is Polysubstance AbuseAddiction Treatment, drug addictionBy dreamscapeJuly 11, 2020Leave a commentPolysubstance abuse means combining multiple substances and using them in ways that are not directed by a doctor or pharmacist. You could become dependent on one or more of the substances in the combination, and recognizing what is polysubstance abuse can help you understand what’s happening and how to get treatment at a drug and…
What Are Co-Occurring Disorders?drug addiction, mental health treatmentBy dreamscapeMay 25, 2020Leave a commentMany people who are struggling with substance abuse disorders or mental health disorders often ask: what are co-occurring disorders? According to the American Addiction Centers, co-occurring disorders occur when both of these conditions manifest at the same time. There is no distinct pattern to which of the two conditions develops first. An individual can develop…
The Importance of Dual Diagnosis Treatment for AddictsAddiction Treatment, drug addiction, mental health treatmentBy dreamscapeMay 25, 2020Leave a commentThe importance of dual diagnosis treatment has never been this crucial before. Did you know that drug overdose is a significant concern in the US? For example, an estimated 44,000 people die every year due to substance abuse disorders. For most drug addicts, drug addiction is not only about physical struggle. After taking root, it…
Can Mindfulness Meditation Work For Addiction?Addiction Treatment, drug addictionBy dreamscapeMay 7, 2020Leave a commentAddiction is a serious problem that many people face today. Some experts even consider addiction to be a serious disease plaguing humanity. No matter how much we want to stop using drugs or alcohol, the treatment process can seem insurmountable. But there are many new treatments available today, including meditation, that may help you beat…
How to Stop Drug AbuseAddiction Treatment, drug addictionBy dreamscapeMay 4, 2020Leave a commentIt takes more than willpower to stop drug use and drug abuse. Taking prescription or illegal drugs changes the way your brain works. Drugs can create powerful cravings, compelling you to take more. This fact can make it incredibly hard to stay sober. However, that does not mean that you cannot learn how to stop…
