Oxycodone is a prescription medication that has provided much-needed relief for people living with chronic, severe pain and those recovering from surgeries. However, because it is an opioid, it comes with a high potential for addiction, even if you take it as intended and follow all your doctor’s instructions. What happens with an opioid addiction,…
When someone we care about passes away, we commemorate their life in various ways. Many families host a religious or secular memorial service where people gather to reflect on their loss and share fond remembrances of the deceased. Some bereaved people plant trees, write poems or donate to their loved one’s favorite charitable organization. All…
The marijuana plant contains more than 60 cannabinoid compounds, which attach to cannabinoid receptors found throughout the body and brain to create various effects. Humans are not the only animals with cannabinoid receptors – researchers have found these systems are pervasive in mammals, fish, reptiles and birds. Marijuana’s Various Effects The best-known result of marijuana…
Eating disorders are complex mental health conditions that can affect people from all walks of life. Two people with the same eating disorder may have very different symptoms and experiences. However, professionals have identified some characteristic eating disorder risk factors that may predict someone’s likelihood of developing disordered eating patterns. Read on to learn more…
Addiction is a complex disease that requires a multi-pronged treatment strategy to address all its facets simultaneously. One of the most successful approaches has proven to be medication-assisted treatment, which involves the use of specific, FDA-approved medications to relieve the withdrawal symptoms and cravings caused by the chemical imbalances related to prolonged substance abuse. One…
Despite the widespread misconception that eating disorders only affect women, the National Eating Disorders Association reports that 10 million American men will struggle with an eating disorder at some point in their lives. Though these disorders are treatable, many men who develop disordered eating patterns do not receive the help they need to get better.…
Medication-assisted treatment is a combination of FDA-approved medications, plus counseling and behavioral therapies, to provide a holistic approach to addressing substance use disorders. During the detoxification process, MAT programs can help wean people off opioids more safely and comfortably, avoiding many of the unpleasant symptoms associated with drug withdrawal. Still, there are many myths and…
Habitually turning to drugs or alcohol to mute complicated feelings such as anger may have left you without any healthy coping mechanisms in your arsenal. Now that you are sober, you will need to deal with the aftereffects of your substance use, including learning anger management techniques. Understanding Anger as a Relapse Trigger Everyone experiences…