When someone decides to become sober, they need to do more than just stop using drugs or alcohol. An individual therapy program in Boise, Idaho and other programs help the client learn adult life skills. By gaining new skills and abilities, teens and young adults have a better chance of remaining sober over the long…
When it comes to treating mental health and addiction problems, there are two main treatment options. These are traditional therapy and holistic healing. While both have benefits, few people understand the benefits of holistic treatment. Because of that, they often wonder if holistic therapy in Boise Idaho is right for teens. What Is Holistic Healing?…
PTSD is chronic, which means that you can struggle with symptoms throughout your lifetime. Even during active and regular treatment at a PTSD treatment center in Boise Idaho, symptoms can worsen. When a friend or loved one is struggling with PTSD, you may wonder how to help someone with PTSD. The best way to help someone…
Heroin is a powerful opiate, popularized in movies such as Midnight Cowboy and Trainspotting. Heroin affects the reward system in the brain, making it very addictive with intense withdrawal symptoms. Detox requires an inpatient setting at a heroin addiction treatment center in Boise Idaho to manage the heroin withdrawal symptoms and to set the patient on…
Fentanyl is an opioid painkiller that reduces pain in patients after severe injury or major surgery. Because of its potency and how it affects the receptors in the brain, it’s currently a Schedule II drug by the Controlled Substance Act. This means that it is only accepted in the US for medical treatment while under…
Many companies offer scholarships for college students. Most ask you to write an essay or story. However, few have as much impact as the opportunity that Zelus Recovery’s scholarship provides. Here’s how you can participate. $500 Scholarships for College Students Zelus Recovery assists teens and young adults who struggle with substance abuse. In the process,…
Do others who’re doing drugs surround your high school student? How early does it start? Teen drug abuse statistics offer some answers. That said, they don’t tell the whole story. Current Teen Drug Abuse Information The government tracks teen drug abuse statistics. In particular, the National Institute on Drug Abuse offers information. This teen drug…
In the medicine cabinet, it’s in a bottle with the label OxyContin. On college campuses or the street, they call it Hillbilly Heroin. It’s an opioid with strong addiction potential. What is the typical opioid withdrawal timeline? Opioid Addiction Develops Quickly Opioids are synthetic narcotics. Doctors prescribe them for pain relief after surgery. Examples include…
Substance abuse doesn’t happen in a vacuum. Frequently, there are underlying mental health conditions that create triggers. However, teens and young adults rarely have a regular psychiatric exam with a diagnosis. What is dual diagnosis treatment, and how can you find a teen dual diagnosis treatment center that helps young adults find recovery? What is Dual…
Heroin, morphine, and codeine are opiates. They’re nervous system depressants. They take away the pain, make someone feel artificial relaxation, and result in addiction. An opiate withdrawal timeline begins at the moment of initial withdrawal and continues on to rehab. A young adult opiate addiction treatment center will usher you through withdrawal so you can…