Does using heroin just once mean you have an addiction? Can you get addicted to heroin after one use if you never use it again? These are tough questions. First, know that heroin is dangerous with that first dose. A person can suffer an overdose that first time. However, heroin addiction may take longer and…
Drug detox is a process in which the body works to rid itself of the chemicals and toxins from a dangerous substance. For those who need heroin addiction treatment, detox is often the first step. This highly addictive drug can cause a number of health risks to you. With comprehensive treatment at a heroin detox…
Heroin’s hold on a person can be intense, limiting their ability to make good decisions for themselves, including no longer using the drug. A San Antonio heroin rehab can change that by providing exceptional resources, one-on-one support, and medications designed to provide support. For those who are battling this disease, finding the best heroin addiction…
Many people don’t realize that they would benefit from mental health treatment. Some others think going for mental health treatment degrades them as a person, while some get stigmatized for entering a mental health treatment program. However, entering into a treatment program that addresses both addiction and mental health disorders maximizes the effectiveness of the…
If you’re dealing with an addiction to drugs or alcohol, it may be difficult for you to break the problematic behaviors that led you to your current state. Dialectical behavior therapy can empower you to challenge the grasp that addiction has on our life. It provides you with the tools necessary to start healing and…
People struggling with addiction often have untreated mental health disorders or co-occurring disorders. They may turn to drugs and alcohol as a way of self-medicating their issues. Treatment centers often focused on the physical aspects of the addiction without addressing a client’s mental health issues. That meant that people ended up leaving rehab with untreated…
Depression, or major depressive disorder, is one of the most common mental health disorders among people living in the U.S. While many people experience bouts of sadness, depression lasts for weeks. It can severely impact a person’s life. They no longer find joy in interactions with others or their once-favorite activities. The illness can progress…
Heroin is an opioid derived from morphine, a substance found in the seeds of poppy plants. Most people take heroin by injecting it into their arms through a needle. Heroin quickly reaches the brain and produces extreme feelings of pleasure, which is why it becomes addictive so quickly. But, the symptoms of heroin withdrawal can…
Summertime brings with it new opportunities to get outdoors and spend time with family and friends again. For those engaging in a sober life, it can seem difficult, though, to find things to do that do not put you at risk for drug and alcohol relapse. Sober activities can be just as enjoyable and packed…
Addiction is a chronic condition, and, as with other chronic conditions, relapse is always a possibility. The National Institute on Drug Abuse estimates that between forty and sixty percent of people will relapse within a year of completing treatment for substance use. Although everyone has different patterns of substance use and relapse, a relapse often…