Category: Addiction

Heroin, morphine, codeine, and opium are all classified as opiates. Opiates are different from opioids, as they are naturally occurring and derived directly from the poppy plant. Opioids, like oxycodone, hydrocodone, and fentanyl are either semi-synthetic or fully synthetic. This means that they are able to produce the same effects

There are several reasons why almost half of all marriages end in divorce. From marrying too young or falling out of love to infidelity or unresolved resentment, not all marriages can survive the trials and tribulations that life brings. Can a marriage survive drug addiction? While painful, sometimes getting a

More than 15 million Americans are clinically addicted to alcohol, meaning that if they were to suddenly stop drinking, they would likely experience some level of withdrawal. When struggling with a substance use disorder, any obstacle (no matter how small it is) can drive a person to keep drinking as

Your addiction has become so unmanageable that you know if you keep going down this road, you will reach a dead end and fast. But, you have finally gotten to a place where you are ready to reach out and ask for help. This is an amazing accomplishment in itself!

Meth, which is also referred to as “trash,” is made up of several toxic chemicals that can be easily bought at local hardware stores and pharmacies. With a pseudoephedrine base, meth produces an energetic high that can be so euphoric that it keeps people coming back for more. Unfortunately, abusing

Addiction is a disease that does not discriminate based on age, sexual orientation, race, or gender. It is a disease that has both biological and environmental elements that affect people of all kinds in many similar and different ways. Oftentimes, gender-specific treatment is necessary to address specific needs. When it

Here’s the truth: Not all drug and alcohol treatment centers are created equal. Unfortunately, a lot of places can slap a big, fat price tag on their services without a strong program of recovery to back it up. That’s not our strategy at Discovery Place. Not only are we an

Addiction is a disease that impacts more than 21 million Americans each and every day. Arguably the most difficult aspect of addiction is getting someone the help they need to overcome their challenges with this disease. Residential treatment, intensive outpatient treatment, and outpatient treatment are the most common go-to’s for

For centuries, addiction has been considered nothing short of a choice. People have continuously viewed those who are addicted to drugs or alcohol as people who have chosen substance abuse over all else in their lives, including their families, careers, and financial stability. Thankfully, extensive research has been done and