The start of a new year often brings with it a desire for change, a fresh beginning, and the making of New Year's resolutions. For those battling drug and alcohol addiction, the promise of a new year can be a powerful motivator to embark on the journey to sobriety....
Wegovy and Ozempic are medications used to treat obesity and type 2 diabetes, respectively. They are both in the class of drugs known as GLP-1 receptor agonists, which work by stimulating the release of insulin and reducing appetite. Neither Wegovy nor Ozempic are...
America's senior population is increasingly suffering from fatal drug overdoses, according to a new study. The results showed that drug overdose deaths among older adults have quadrupled in the past two decades! This shines new light on senior drug use and may be able...
Economic recession and unemployment have cut deep into the American economy as well as the global economy. Even worse, there is a correlation between drug addiction, unemployment, and recession. So when people are out of a job or struggling to put food on a table in a...
A technique primarily used young people, this dangerous form of alcohol consumption involves soaking a tampon in ethanol or vodka and then inserting it into the vagina or rectum. This is known as “slimming.” The use of alcohol-soaked tampons can have serious and...
Tianeptine, also known as Stablon, Coaxil, and Tatinol, is a medication that is primarily used to treat major depressive disorder (MDD). It is a tricyclic antidepressant, which means that it works by increasing the levels of certain neurotransmitters in the brain,...
FOX10 News: County Attorney Allister Adel Addiction Treatment Breaking News - SRC in the Media - FOX10 News reached out to Scottsdale Recovery Center to be a part of their coverage of the breaking news related to Arizona County Attorney Allister Adel and addiction...
County Attorney Allister Adel Addiction Treatment Breaking News - SRC in the Media - 3TV Reached out to Scottsdale Recovery Center to be a part of their coverage of the breaking news related to Arizona County Attorney Allister Adel and addiction treatment. If you or a...
A blue haze swirled around Jaime Weidmann as the TV droned on. Another day, another high. But this day in 2016 would be different. Her boyfriend was fed up with her verbal abuse and refusal to get a job — Weidmann hadn’t worked in five years. Tired of enabling her...
The first step to diagnosing addiction in someone is to understand and recognize the signs associated with it. For you to help your family members, friends, relatives, or someone who you think might be a victim of addiction, it is crucial to develop an understanding...
When the competition gets tough and the pressure on the field gets worse, athletes often resort to the use of certain steroids to help improve performance while dealing with the stress. According to one anonymous survey, as many as 57% of world-class athletes admitted...
Presently, around 23 million people are suffering from some kind of addiction in America. Surprisingly, only 10% of them get a chance at recovery. Since there is a vast knowledge gap among the masses about the subject, here are five movies that show what it’s like to...
For many young adults, attending college is a period of exploration, which can cause them to act without any precaution. Some of the most common problems on college campuses are binge drinking and drug abuse. College is a time of freedom and independence, but...
Adolescence is a time in life where you experience and encounter a lot of things, some of these things being not so good. It is one of those times when you feel like trying to discover a new hobby and adventure. Because of this, some teenagers try to do things that...
Jenkem is a hallucinating drug that came into existence in the mid-1990s. It's one of the most bizarre hard drug creation methods and most people in their wildest imaginations would never have thought such a thing exists. However, it does exist, and we'll be...
When most people hear the term binge drinking, a visual of a young, carefree, 20-something year old likely comes to mind or a memory of your former self of days gone by. Though according to many recent studies, there is an uptick in binge drinking in older American...
When you have an addiction to alcohol, it may seem impossible to stop drinking because it is so readily available, and so socially acceptable. When someone wants to quit drinking, going to rehab can be a great option to consider, however, it can be difficult to do if...
There are many people who assume that drug addicts are the only people who make bad decisions in life and do illegal activities. This isn’t the case. There are many people who become addicted to drugs accidentally. Some people are addicted to drugs that are perfectly...
Unfortunately, the elderly are one of the most neglected population. Aging can be tough on not only the person who is getting older, but their families as well. Older people can suffer from not only declining physical health, but poor mental health as well as the...
There is no shortage of stigma still associated with people living with addiction to drugs and alcohol. From the assumption that their addiction is a choice to the assumption that every, or nearly every, homeless person is addicted to drugs, the stigma surrounding...
Despite the adverse effects of smoking on health, more than 37.8 million adults in the US smoke cigarettes. Consequently, an estimated 480,000 people lose their lives every year due to smoking. This is the reason why the government as well as private organizations are...
It’s been around 20 years since the National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse first reported on substance abuse among the nation’s incarcerated. Since that report, there has been little to no work on reducing the number of prisoners who are combating substance...
First off, what is Adderall? A combination of amphetamine and dextroamphetamine, Adderall is primarily used to treat the symptoms of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). It is also used for sleep disorders and certain forms of depression. As a nervous...
In a study done by the National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH), there are over 21 million adults (over the age of 12) in America who have a substance abuse disorder. This survey was done in 2014, and the numbers continue to grow. With that magnitude of those...
Drug abuse recovery is not a simple process. There are no defined stages and no standard procedure: each recovery process is different, depending on the variables associated with the condition of the person seeking treatment. The levels of care that are usually...
Drug abuse is a condition that impacts millions of people across the globe, while only a minority of its victims receive the medical attention they deserve. Substance abuse disorder is a complex condition, and the required treatments can be just as complicated. To...
Drug addiction recovery is a complicated process that involves several treatments that benefit patients in different ways. The ultimate purpose of the process is to ensure optimal recovery and long-term sobriety. Professionals aim to provide their residents with...
A common misconception held among people with drug abuse problems is that they will undergo drug rehab and attain sobriety for life. The truth of the matter is that the success rate of those that have undergone treatment is as low as 5 to 10%. The reason for this lies...
Beating addiction is not easy. If anything, it can be daunting and extremely challenging. It also requires a strong sense of commitment and willpower. The chance of success for an addict trying to self-detox on their own is relatively low, which is why professional...
Here at Scottsdale Recovery Center, we understand that addiction recovery is a long and difficult journey. Not many people understand that addiction is a disease and because they lack this knowledge, they have a lot of misconceptions about what it truly is. You may...
The decision to admit yourself to rehab is often contemplated on the basis of what others have experienced. This is one of the most misleading factors that keep addicts from getting the help for recovery. It is helpful to get an insight into the process before making...
Codependency is a behavioral pattern in substance abusers and addicts. Almost all people who abuse drugs or alcohol are codependent. Codependency is sometimes referred to as love addiction, or relationship addiction. It’s an ingrained habit where a person focuses on...
The most essential component of successful addiction treatment lies in trauma therapy, or identifying the root cause of the compulsive behavior. As long as the primary reason for an addiction is not explored, it cannot be completely treated and there will always be a...
How dangerous is Carfentanil? Let’s talk about Carfentanil and the severe effects of this extremely risky substance. What Is Carfentanil? Carfentanil is a substance related to fentanyl, a synthetic opioid that is 50 to 100 times more potent than heroin. Carfentanil,...
The connection between past life experiences and addiction is irrefutable. This is why it is essential that an addict confront their past, and acknowledge its role in their addiction during recovery. At an early age, we tend to develop certain behaviors, and these...
Drug addiction, like any other disorder, comes with its own list of disturbances, including mental illness. It’s not just your physical health that’s at stake: your personal life, social relations, and mental health are largely affected by substance abuse. Compulsion...
Addiction is a compulsive, substance-seeking behavior found in individuals who show signs of withdrawal when use is stopped. There has been an ongoing debate over which drugs are considered the most addictive. According to a panel of experts, how addictive a substance...
In 2016, more than 63,600 Americans died of drug overdoses. Around two-thirds of these fatal incidents involved some type of opioid. Between 2015 and 2016, the fatal overdose rate from synthetic opioids, not counting methadone, more than doubled. Illegally...
