Many people with drug or alcohol abuse issues are masters at hiding their addiction until their life spins out of control. But someone you work with could need the support of an alcohol or opioid addiction treatment program. Knowing how to recognize addiction in the workplace will help keep your coworkers and your place of…
Though the substances are manufactured differently, the terms “opiates” and “opioids” are used interchangeably to refer to narcotic drugs. Both have medical uses as pain relievers, cough suppressants, and anesthetics. However, the drugs are also highly addictive regardless of the name they carry. Prolonged use or intentional abuse often leads to the need for professional…
When trying to overcome substance use disorder, it’s crucial to seek professional help. The best addiction therapy programs will include addiction counseling as part of the treatment process since it can significantly improve your chances of recovery. At Blueprint Recovery Center, our addiction therapy programs provide comprehensive care that helps people overcome the underlying causes…
People struggling with heroin abuse are often experts at hiding their addiction, even from themselves. Those who start using heroin can quickly fall into addiction and suffer severe consequences. But a heroin addiction treatment program can be the key to genuine, long-lasting recovery. At Blueprint Recovery Center, we’ve hand-selected a team of addiction experts who…
Women face different and unique issues when it comes to substance abuse. They are known to use smaller quantities of drugs than men. However, the small doses women consume have more substantial effects on them. As a result, addiction and women often go hand-in-hand. External factors often drive women to turn to alcohol and drug…
Detox is a natural process that involves the body working to remove the built-up toxins from drugs and alcohol. Like any other symptoms, it moves through the body based on metabolism rates and other factors. For those with addiction, a detox program that offers medications to ease withdrawal symptoms makes this process a bit easier…
Adderall is a type of prescription drug used to aid in attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Used properly, it helps to control the lack of focus and concentration. It can also be abused. Prescription drug abuse occurs when a person uses the medication without a prescription or using it outside the required limits. This leads…
As complex as substance use disorders are, there’s no doubt they cause long-lasting damage to the function of the brain and the amount of inflammation present throughout the body. Meditation during recovery aims to offer some healing for these components. Designed as a therapy program for whole-body healing, meditation aids in reducing conflict and improving…
There are a lot of things to think about as you enter addiction recovery. You may be thinking about your health and getting back to work. You may be wondering about those relationships that you did not leave on good terms. Now that you are thinking clearly, you may recognize your need for a bit…
Self-medicating involves using available medications or drinking alcohol to treat medical and mental health conditions that a person diagnosed for themselves without a doctor’s help. Most people do some type of self-medicating. When you have a cold and take an over-the-counter cold remedy, or when you hurt yourself and take a pain reliever to help,…