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What’s the Buzz?: Benzodiazepines and the Body

by greatoaks | Mar 9, 2021 | Addiction, Drug Abuse | 0 comments

So, what’s the buzz on benzodiazepines, one of the most commonly prescribed types of sedatives in the United States? Benzodiazepines, or benzos, work by influencing specific brain receptors, desensitizing them to make them less aware of stimuli. The intended outcome...

What Happens in the Body When We Become Addicted to Drugs and Alcohol

by Taylor Appel | Jan 25, 2021 | Addiction, Alcohol Abuse, Drug Abuse | 0 comments

Many remain unaware that addiction is a physical disease. They assume that addiction occurs from a lack of self-control or willingness to remain abstinent, but the truth is that addiction changes the way our bodies function. In particular, it affects the brain and the...

Endocarditis Care in Substance Use Disorder Treatment

by greatoaks | Sep 21, 2020 | Addiction, Drug Abuse | 0 comments

Many people struggling with addiction suffer from an array of health problems. Among them may be endocarditis, a cardiac disease that typically affects those with heart defects, heart valve damage, or a history of IV drug use. Let’s take a deeper look into...

5 Signs of Drug and Alcohol Abuse or Addiction

by Taylor Appel | Jul 21, 2020 | Addiction, Alcohol Abuse, Drug Abuse | 0 comments

You Are Not Alone Discovering that a family member has a substance use disorder can come as a shock. You may feel helpless. You may ask yourself: How can this have happened in my home, under my watch? You are not alone in your feelings or your questions. Drug and...

Military Veterans at Higher Risk for Substance Abuse

by Jodee Redmond | Dec 20, 2019 | Alcohol Abuse, Drug Abuse | 0 comments

Serving in the military is not like any other type of career choice. It’s not just a job; it’s a unique culture and way of life that puts servicemen and women under a considerable amount of stress. It’s a culture that also has some strict rules about drug use among...

Addiction and Sexual Dysfunction: an Unexpected Side Effect

by Jodee Redmond | Nov 12, 2019 | Addiction, Drug Abuse | 0 comments

There are so many issues that go along with addiction that few people stop to consider that sexual dysfunction can be a side effect of the disease as well. Many addictive drugs can impair a person’s sex drive or sexual functioning. A person living with an addiction...