Art And Music Therapy: How Creative Expression Can Help In Addiction Recovery
Key Takeaway: Art and music therapy are creative approaches to addiction recovery that can help individuals express themselves and process difficult emotions in a safe and supportive environment. These therapies can also promote relaxation and stress reduction, which can be particularly helpful during the early stages of recovery. Art therapy allows individuals to explore their […]
Fentanyl: An Origin Story
The drug that’s been making headlines in recent months because of its deadly potency is fentanyl, a synthetic opioid. Fentanyl is 50 – 100 times stronger than morphine and is the most fatal opioid in the world today. Like many other illicit drugs, there is a tangled web of money, crime, trafficking, and deception that […]
Co-Occurring Disorders Treatment
Also known as dual diagnosis, co-occurring disorders refer to a person experiencing a mental health disorder and substance use disorder at the same time. Studies show that about 50% of people struggling with substance abuse have a co-occurring mental health disorder, such as PTSD, anxiety, or depression. These disorders interact in complex ways and must […]
Fentanyl: Effects On The Body
Fentanyl is the most powerful synthetic opioid in the world today. It is often used to treat extreme pain from surgery, cancer patients, and end-of-life care. Although it is useful for medicinal purposes, fentanyl can be deadly when used incorrectly or recreationally. Fentanyl is 50 times stronger than heroin and 100 times stronger than morphine, […]
Drug Induced Panic Attack
Understanding The Connection Between Panic Attacks And Drug Use Panic attacks are episodes of extreme fear accompanied by uncomfortable physical symptoms that can feel especially overwhelming for people struggling with substance use or mental health issues. Panic attacks can be triggered by drug use and withdrawal and often occur out of the blue. Because it […]
The Gabapentin High: Misuse of Neurontin And Its Consequences
Painkiller and opiate addiction is on the rise, and negatively effects more people each day. Misuse of prescriptions outside of opioid substances like their prescriptions like Gabapentin, also known as Neurontin has started to occur more regularly. Some doctors are, unfortunately, prescribing it when something less addictive would be more beneficial and effective. We need […]
The Benefits Of No Alcohol For 3 Months
Alcohol is a psychoactive and toxic substance with dependence-producing properties. Today, alcoholic drinks are a routine part of many people’s social lives. In this context, it is easy to ignore or overlook the health and social damage caused or contributed by drinking alcohol leading to the prevalence of alcohol use disorder. What Happens To Your Body […]
Trauma and Drug Abuse- How Rehab Centers Can Help Heal You
Drug Addiction effects so many people in various degrees and yet society still seems to look down upon this population. We assume drug users chose that lifestyle without considering how they might have gotten to that dark place. We wonder why they haven’t sought out help, before asking if they know where to get help. […]
Providing Accessible Care to Anyone Looking for Drug Rehab Programs
If you are seeking treatment for a substance use disorder, you may be wondering: Can I afford a quality addiction treatment? Will I be covered? In this article, we will discuss how health insurance works for addiction recovery, the important facts about PPO, HMO and EPO plans and how we at Quest 2 Recovery have […]
Connection Between Mental Problems and Drug Abuse
According to multiple National Population Surveys, there is strong Connection Between Mental Problems and Drug Abuse. People with Drug and alcohol abuse problems tend to have Mental Issues and vice versa. Though these kinds of findings are very few related to youth, but adolescents are prone to these kinds of mental issues. Out of the […]