Addiction happens anywhere to anyone. There is no demographic immune to the danger and risk of drug and alcohol addiction. However, substance abuse and addiction often affect teens and young adults. This is why, when seeking treatment for your son or daughter, choosing a rehab facility close to home is important. Exploring the substance abuse…
Adolescence is a time of enormous growth and change. As young people move from childhood through their teenage years and into adulthood, they tend to grow physically and mature emotionally. But they also start to engage the world more profoundly, to think critically, and to develop deeper and more complex relationships with their family members,…
Modern medical terminology for common conditions can sometimes be confusing. One term that you are likely to hear as you to explore the topics of rehabilitation, addiction, and recovery is “substance use disorder.” But what is substance use disorder? And how is it different from substance abuse, substance dependence, and drug addiction? The Diagnostic and…
Substance abuse disorders are chronic, incurable conditions that can impact your brain chemistry, cognition and behavior. Both illicit and prescription medications pose the risk of physical and psychological addiction. Some of the most commonly prescribed medications, such as Adderall, can cause addiction. As many as 5% of teens and young adults are prescribed Adderall, which is used…
All psychoactive substances, such as alcohol, marijuana, and opiates, have the potential to cause both physical and psychological addiction. But what is psychological dependence? Psychological dependence requires treatment but does not result in your body developing a physical dependency on your substance of choice. Both physical and psychological dependencies can cause withdrawal symptoms and require…
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…
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…
Treating addiction in teens is different than dealing with substance abuse issues in adults. Adolescents’ brains are still developing rapidly as they experiment with drugs. Moreover, young men have different reactions to social pressure than young women do. Although you might think that sending them to a young mens outpatient rehab center is beneficial, they…
Rehab is usually the most effective way to help someone combat an addiction. If you have a teen or young adult who struggles with substance abuse, you might not have the tools to help them. Moreover, teenagers often have a volatile relationship with their parents and resist their help. You might wonder, “Does insurance cover…
April is Alcohol Awareness Month. This day was established in 1987 by the National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence to encourage people within communities to support others and reduce the stigma that is associated with addiction. Alcohol use disorder can be fatal if it goes untreated. However, recovery is possible with intervention, focused treatment,…