Like many other diseases, alcohol use disorder is progressive. An individual with an addiction to alcohol will move through the stages of the disease as they continue to drink and drink larger quantities. The last stage is end stage alcoholism, which can severely shorten the life expectancy of an...
Medical professionals define chronic pain as pain that lasts six months or more, with little prospect for total relief. The pain may be “achy” or severe, constant or intermittent. It can be due to nerve damage, physical injury, or the accumulated effects of excessive muscle use, poor posture, and/or...
Methamphetamine is a potent, highly addictive stimulant that causes serious issues for the person using it as well as for their family members and friends. If you suspect that someone you care about is abusing this drug, watch for the signs of meth use. Meth abuse signs can point...
When you are addicted to any type of drug, the withdrawal process can be challenging. In fact, stopping the use of a drug can cause serious health issues, if it is not done properly under the appropriate supervision. Benzodiazepine withdrawal treatment, especially, should be overseen by a healthcare professional...
Taking the step to get help for an addiction is critical. The next step in the process will probably be detoxification. When a person has been addicted to drugs or alcohol, it’s important to rid the body and the mind of the harmful substance so healing can begin. There...
In addition to the toll that substance abuse takes on your physical and mental health, it can also be quite expensive. The challenges you may face in holding down a job and paying your bills can further complicate your financial situation. When you need help with financial problems caused...
Trauma can happen to anyone. An accident, a violent act, or a history of abuse can all contribute to a condition known as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). For members of the military, PTSD can result from battle or from other incidents they experience during their time in the service....
One of the many cannabinoids that come out of the cannabis plant, Delta 8 THC is growing in popularity but it is not necessarily safe to consume. This cannabinoid occurs naturally in small amounts in hemp and can also be synthesized from cannabidiol, better known as CBD, or from...
