Unfortunately, opiate addiction doesn’t discriminate and affects people from all walks of life. Also, opiate addiction is so powerful that people try to quit, only to suffer painful withdrawal symptoms. Sometimes, these withdrawal symptoms are so intense that people relapse back into heroin addiction. At Zelus Recovery, our team recognizes how devastating opiate addiction can…
Anyone suffering from drug or alcohol addiction might not be truly aware of this disease’s potential danger. Addiction can be devastating, especially for teens and young adults who are highly vulnerable to its crippling effects. Fortunately, addiction counseling can provide a positive way forward once a person realizes that managing addiction alone is impossible. If…
Teens and young adults routinely struggle with trying to fit in. Not surprisingly, it’s easy for peer groups to include them in unhealthy activities. Drinking to excess is one of these, especially binge drinking in college. It is crucial to know what binge drinking is and the dangers it poses. If you would like to…
Today, more teens and young adults drink than ever before. There are many reasons for this increase in alcohol consumption. One of the main reasons is how easy it is for teens and young adults to get alcohol. However, many of them don’t know much about the effects of alcohol on the brain. So, how…
When one person in a household is affected by substance abuse or addiction, everyone else in the home is too. This disorder is the main reason that family therapy remains such a useful tool. This therapy helps people understand and overcome these severe problems. The following information will discuss this type of therapy, its benefits,…
Prescription drug addiction is a major problem in the United States, and you may be one of the many people affected. We often hear about the opioid crisis, and one of the reasons tens of thousands of people die is fentanyl. You may be someone who has a fentanyl addiction and is worrying about how…
When it comes to addiction treatment programs, therapy is expected. However, not all programs have the same format. Some types of therapy, such as multisystemic therapy, are ideal for some patients’ addiction recovery but not for others. Addiction therapy can use many methods and even include participants other than patients and therapists. For example, systemic…
More than 10 million Americans deal with alcoholism. On its own, this substance use disorder is responsible for more than 85,000 deaths each year. When alcohol is combined with other drugs, though, the number of deaths goes up. Because it’s the most commonly used intoxicant in the U.S. and most of the world, mixing alcohol…
Alcohol addiction can occur with any type of alcohol use if that use is consistent over a period of time. Binge drinking several times a month can also increase the risk of alcohol use disorder forming. Yet, some types of alcohol are more addictive and create a higher risk for health complications than others. If…
Substance abuse can happen to people of all backgrounds and walks of life. Also, addiction to drugs or alcohol can happen to people of any age, including teens and young adults. Unfortunately, even if teens and young adults seek professional treatment for their substance abuse, they may not have a psychiatric exam as part of…