Addiction Treatment Blog

If you or someone you know has struggled with drug abuse or addiction, then you've likely seen the battle someone has to fight in order to break free from the dependency their substance of choice has created. Ultimately the answer seems simple, just stop using the...

Drug and alcohol addiction is an issue that directly affects millions of Americans, and even more when you consider the impact that addiction has on families. Many people may start drinking or using drugs when they're young, only to find that as they get older,...

With drug use becoming more and more prevalent in media, curiosity of viewers has followed suit leaving many to wonder what all of the buzz is about when it comes to drug use either for recreation or as a coping mechanism during hard times. While normalizing drugs is...

Marijuana is one of the many types of plants and herbs that have been used in society for centuries. It's found a home in religious, spiritual and medicinal applications for various reasons. The psychoactive properties were once considered to bring followers closer to...

It's always a tough experience to go through realizing that someone you've known for years and grown close to is battling an addiction with drugs. You want to say something but also worry about how they'll respond and what could happen to the relationship. Remember,...

Drug withdrawal is a term that describes a set of symptoms your body experiences after you suddenly stop or reduce chronic use of drugs or alcohol. Withdrawal symptoms can vary in type and severity level based on the substance being used, and on the lifespan of drug...

Alcohol is one of the most commonly abused and addictive substances in the United States. The 2019 National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH) found that 14.5 million people ages 12 and older in the United States have an alcohol use disorder (AUD). So, what is it...

Almost everyone has had a tough day and thought to themselves, "I could really use a drink right now." The question is - when is this a normal thought, and when is it a potential sign of an alcohol use disorder? Many people may wonder, "Is it normal to crave alcohol?"...

The devastating effects of drug addiction are well known to most victims, but many continue to engage. Besides this awareness, drug addiction also doesn't recognize gender or age. Substance addiction can happen anytime, depending on the underlying or triggering...

Drug abuse problems can affect your health, emotional well-being, and social relations. Worse still, continuous abuse can result in severe illnesses and increased medical costs if not controlled. Unfortunately, drug use among older adults is unrecognized as a...

Drug addiction has increasingly become one of the major societal challenges in today's world. The problem is caused by a variety of factors that influence the vulnerability of different people. While the environment, personality, education standards, economic status,...

The list of the top five addictive drugs may surprise you. They include nicotine, which is among the most widespread and legal drugs in the United States. Learn more about these drugs and how you can get help at America's Rehab Campuses to overcome substance abuse...

Substance abuse isn't black and white. There are many gray areas surrounding it, and this often makes it difficult to identify, diagnose and treat. Moreover, each person who struggles with addiction experiences it in a unique way. This is because everyone has...

When it comes to substance abuse, no two experiences are exactly alike. Everyone has their own background, genetic makeup and family history that can play a significant role in the way they experience addiction. However, there are several core personality traits that...

Drug abuse comes in a wide range of forms. There are various types of drugs that a person can take and numerous methods of use. Moreover, the length and severity of drug addiction varies significantly from one person to the next. Even the emotional and physical...

The notion that addiction is born only out of traumatic events or times of crisis is one that disregards the invisible forces that can drive someone to substance addiction. One of the most impactful of these silent sources of predisposition is the passing down of...

The reasons behind why one turns to drugs or alcohol can range from overall factors such as societal pressures to individual impacts from traumatic experience or genetic predisposition. Regardless of the cause, it's important to tackle these issues head on. Doing so...

Millions of Americans suffer from substance abuse addictions. And while there are dozens of addictive legal and illegal drugs to choose from, certain substances seem to take center stage in popularity, demand, and addiction levels. What drugs are most popular can...

The term "detox" has grown synonymous with quick drinks and herbal shots you toss back, claiming to cleanse your system of all the negative bacteria. While there is some truth in these claims, true medical detoxification focuses on permanently removing substances from...