Many people have used some drug terms interchangeably, such as Opioid and Opiate. However, are they the same? If not, what are the differences? Most people understand the crisis centered around opioids but don’t hear as much about the term opiates. You may have wondered if certain medicines that have opioids in it are similar…
Heroin abuse is a growing problem in the United States with thousands of people overdosing every year from it. With this epidemic on the rise, it’s critical to understand the dangers of heroin addiction. Some people may think that doing heroin is not a big deal if they just try it a few times. However,…
Going through the detox process is important as you begin your journey to a brighter future. However, once you’ve completed detox it’s essential to know that therapy is the next important step in your recovery. Without therapy, you may relapse quickly. Treatment professionals design therapy to reveal issues that influence or cause substance abuse. By…
Some mental health conditions are connected directly to substance use disorders. In fact, there is strong evidence that co-occurring disorders are quite common among those who have addiction issues. Anxiety and addiction are two such dual diagnoses that tend to coincide together, compounding the healing journey. However, with the dual diagnosis treatment, clients can go…
Heroin use is a growing problem in the United States. With the epidemic comes all the dangers and risks associated with it. 15,482 people overdosed from heroin in 2017. The number of deaths was significantly higher than it was in 1999 when it was below 5,000. The rise in heroin use and overdoses is cause…
Whether you have dealt with a heroin, alcohol, or opiate addiction, gratitude in recovery is part of the healing process. When steeped in the middle of the addiction trauma, it’s difficult to see the light at the end of the tunnel. It’s easy to feel discouraged and disheartened during the height of addiction. Yet, as…
Approximately 88,000 people die each year due to alcohol. There are various reasons alcohol may lead to a person’s death. Sometimes the cause of death is alcohol poisoning. Alcohol poisoning is a serious condition that affects many people every year. That’s why it’s critical to know the symptoms of alcohol poisoning so you can prevent…
Alcohol addiction is a much greater problem in the United States than many people realize. Alcohol-related deaths surpass that of even opioids, which we hear so much about in the media. However, many people manage to “get by” without major catastrophe, because they are what you call a high functioning alcoholic. What is a high…
When dealing with any type of substance addiction, it’s important to seek out the proper kind of help, tools, and strategies. From the beginning of your journey in detox to the end, other people will be instrumental in the healing process. You will discover help all along the way. Begin your recovery process at Tides…
People who struggle with a substance abuse problem may often feel that they don’t have control over their actions —or at least they think they don’t have control over their urges and actions. When feeling this way, you may wonder if there is a connection between genetics and addiction. Researchers have debated this question over…
