In a world where people are trying to maintain social distancing for safety, how do you make sure your teen gets the help they need? Whether they’re struggling with substance abuse or mental health issues, there are a variety of treatment options available. While you might be considering a residential treatment program, there is another…
An overdose signals an alarming level of drug toxicity in the body to the point where it overwhelms a person’s ability to function. In recent years, heroin overdose has become a huge problem in Georgia and the rest of the country. To prevent and handle such situations, it is crucial to know heroin overdose facts…
Substance abuse leads to many harmful results. From the person’s physical well-being to their mental health to society and their family, the harm is widespread. One thing you may wonder is can a drug addiction rehab help and how is your family affected by drug addiction. While some people suffer harm to their body, others…
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Close Hello everybody and welcome to this week’s episode of Perspective Matters: This Week in Behavioral Healthcare. I’m your host Glenn Hadley with Southworth Associates. I just want to take a brief minute to thank our sponsors not only for the show but also for the upcoming event, “Perspectives: A Time For Change.” We’re just…
Heroin use has drastically increased in the United States in recent years. As a result of more frequent abuse, heroin overdose has also become a much more common event throughout the country. The information below will discuss the relevant factors that influence the increased use of heroin and the growing risk of a heroin overdose…
There are many reasons to participate in an online addiction counseling program. Being encouraged to isolate ourselves because of the current global health crisis is a great time to take advantage of the counseling offered in programs like our virtual IOP and Day Treatment Program. Addiction is already an isolating condition. Now that we are…
Heroin’s an illegal and highly addictive opioid. There used to be the misconception that it was an inner-city drug. That’s not true. Today’s heroin drug crisis has spread through all segments of the population. Heroin Drug Crisis Risk Factors for Abuse Heroin’s easy to buy. You can get it at clubs, high schools, and anywhere…
For anyone dealing with addiction, you may often wonder how you got to that point. When you try to stop using a substance, you might also find that there are certain situations that make it more difficult for you to stop your addiction. These are considered common addiction triggers, such as wanting to smoke when…
Across the United States, about 18 million adults struggle with alcohol use disorder, according to the National Institutes of Health. This prevalent health condition is also one of the leading causes of preventable death in the nation. So, if you find yourself wondering why do I need alcohol abuse counseling, you wouldn’t be alone. Signs You…