As a powerful stimulant drug that elevates levels of the "feel good" chemical dopamine in the brain, cocaine is highly addictive. Unfortunately, long-term use comes with a host of health problems, and even short-term cocaine abuse can be dangerous for health. The damaging effects of cocaine use on health & the body Here, learn about [...]
It is no secret that the United States has experienced an opioid epidemic. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), just over 14,000 Americans die each year from heroin overdoses, and 745,000 people use heroin within a given year. The Effects of Heroin Addiction on Health & The Body Beyond the risk [...]
Alcohol consumption is extremely common. In fact, according to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, 69.5 percent of American adults indicate that they consume alcohol within a given year. While consuming alcohol in moderation, defined as no more than two drinks per day for men and one drink per day for women, is [...]
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Sometimes, recognizing the fact that you have an addiction can be challenging. Perhaps you have convinced yourself that you're not an addict, because you're still able to go to work and function in daily life. Or, maybe because you're surrounded by others who are drinking or using recreational substances, you feel that your behavior is [...]
In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, teletherapy has undeniably become more popular, but even as life returns to normal, people are still recognizing the benefits and convenience of teletherapy. While some people have returned to receiving in-person services, others continue to utilize teletherapy to treat addiction. If you're in the market for addiction treatment, [...]
iRecovery's Dr. Melanie Rosenblatt MD joins What's the Fix: Prescription For Change Show host Andrea Bailey. In this interview, Dr. Rosenblatt and Andrea discuss the overdose crisis in America, we gain insight into the history of iRecovery, we hear from iRecovery patient Dawn Wilkerson, and explore advancements in telehealth mental health services. Listen Now [...]
At this point, most people in the addiction treatment world have probably heard of medication-assisted treatment, or MAT, which refers to treatment programs that use medications in combination with behavioral techniques like therapy and group counseling to treat addiction. MAT is most commonly used in the treatment of opioid addiction, but some people may receive [...]
