If you are struggling with a substance use disorder, it’s vital to get the proper addiction treatment for your needs. Gender-specific rehab helps many people to make progress when attempting to quit a substance. By taking part in a gender-specific treatment program, you will receive more targeted assistance, such as therapies designed for your specific…
When dealing with a substance abuse problem, it can feel overwhelming to try and quit on your own. You may feel that you don’t know what steps to take or where to start. However, if you understand the stages of addiction recovery, you can move forward with more peace of mind. You can take it…
People’s drinking patterns affect them in different ways. For many who struggle with alcohol use disorder, their day to day functioning is impaired. However, others can lead seemingly normal lives while drinking frequently. Since they might function adequately at work or at home, it is often too late before they realize they have a problem…
Different genders have different responses to drugs and alcohol. The way a man’s body responds to the effects of a drug will be different from how a woman’s will. Millions of people in our country struggle with drug use disorders. It is no secret that the majority of these people are men. But women too…
Consuming alcohol moderately is not bad. Some studies even suggest that consuming alcohol in certain amounts can be beneficial to your health. But sometimes the line between the beneficial use of alcohol and its misuse can blur. Millions of people die every year because of alcohol consumption. There is still hope that we can reduce these…
Many people believe that when they consume alcohol, they become livelier. And they are right. Alcohol can act as a stimulant in lower doses. However, if you consume too much alcohol, you will notice its impairment effects. At this stage, it is quite easy for someone to lose their awareness and engage in activities they…
Addiction is a common mental illness in our society. It affects millions of adults in the United States. But how does one become an addict? We all know that the first time use of most drugs is unlikely to land you in an addiction treatment center such as Blueprint Recovery. There are stages of addiction…
Around one-third of adults above age 16 have used drugs at some point in their lives. Some of these people voluntarily decided to use drugs. But for others, the myths about drugs floating around may have played a role in pushing them to try the drug use. Usually, these myths sound convincing. They give the…
It is possible to live with a drug user without knowing their habits. Drug use is a progressive process. In the earlier stages, the user will exhibit subtle symptoms of drug use. But as they progress, the symptoms of addiction become pronounced. But at this point, it may be too late. The user may already…
Long-term use of any drug will ultimately affect your health and life. The severity of these effects will depend on the drug you are using. Some drugs will have severe effects after long-term use. A good example can be meth. There are millions of people in our country who use meth. Whether these users are…