How to Plan an Intervention for Cocaine Addiction

Leave a Comment / Addiction Treatment, Opioids / By Dr. Beth Dunlap

Compared to other forms of addiction, cocaine addiction has proven to be very difficult to plan an intervention for. Cocaine addictions, unfortunately, can have a strong grip on the individual abusing this substance and can even cause drug-induced psychosis. Concerningly, an overdose of cocaine is attributed to anywhere between 4,000 to 8,000 deaths in the … Read more

How to Get Ready for Rehab: 9 Tips to Help Prepare You for the Next Step

Leave a Comment / Addiction Treatment / By Dr. Beth Dunlap

After coming to terms with having an addiction, figuring out how to get into drug rehab, and committing to getting help comes preparing for rehab. Before checking into rehab to receive treatment, one should be as prepared as possible. It’s hard to know what to expect from rehab if you’ve never been before. Putting things … Read more

Is Alcoholism Considered A Mental Illness?

Leave a Comment / Alcohol Addiction, Alcohol Addiction Treatment, Mental Health / By Dr. Beth Dunlap

Like all other types of addiction, alcoholism, also called alcohol abuse or alcohol addiction is a disease. Just many other diseases, while they might not be curable, they can be treated. Also, like other types of diseases, it does not discriminate based on age, gender, or even ethnicity. It doesn’t care the type of house … Read more

Understanding the Connection Between Addiction and Suicide

Leave a Comment / Addiction Treatment, Mental Health, Uncategorized / By Dr. Beth Dunlap

Unfortunately, suicide is one of the leading causes of death in the United States. In fact, as a whole, suicide is the 10th leading cause of death in the country. Suicide is incredibly prevalent among individuals between the ages of 10-34. It’s the 3rd leading cause of death amongst those between the ages of 10-14. … Read more

World Mental Health Day: Raising Awareness of Mental Health

Leave a Comment / Mental Health / By Dr. Beth Dunlap

When is World Mental Health Day? It occurs on October 10th. This day is especially important this year to many individuals and organizations as mental health needs continue increasing. The events of 2020 were difficult for everyone around the world, and more people began experiencing mental health issues. According to the CDC, depression and anxiety … Read more

September is National Recovery Month: Here’s What You Can Do to Observe It

Leave a Comment / Recovery / By Dr. Beth Dunlap

September is National Recovery Month. In fact, every year brings a new theme and a new focus. Furthermore, 2021 explains that "recovery is for every person, every family, and every community". This month is dedicated to educating Americans about substance misuse treatment and various medical health services that are available. Throughout Recovery Month, people celebrate … Read more

How to Help a Loved One Into Residential Treatment

Leave a Comment / Addiction Treatment, Recovery, Residential Treatment Center, Substance Abuse, Treatment / By Dr. Beth Dunlap

Addiction can wreak havoc on a person’s physical, emotional, and social health. People who live with addiction and those who love them suffer as the condition takes its toll. If you love someone who struggles with addiction, you might feel worried, angry, frustrated, or sad. You may wonder how to help your loved one get … Read more

What is Medical Detox?

Leave a Comment / Detox, Drug Withdrawal, Recovery, Rehab, Substance Abuse / By Dr. Beth Dunlap

When people struggle with addiction to drugs and alcohol, it can affect every aspect of their lives. Using drugs and alcohol can harm people’s health, worsen mental health conditions, and makes it hard for them to have healthy relationships or contribute to their community. The choice to seek addiction treatment at an Illinois detox center … Read more

3 Ways to Get Off Heroin Safely

Leave a Comment / Addiction Treatment, Detox, Drug Rehab Centers, Substance Abuse / By Dr. Beth Dunlap

Heroin is a highly addictive opiate drug that can be injected, snorted, or smoked. While using heroin, people experience a euphoric or high feeling and often feel calm or drowsy. Over time, heroin can have a profound effect on a person’s brain. It can deteriorate the physical brain tissue and inhibit people’s ability to make … Read more

Physical Side Effects of Drug Withdrawal

Leave a Comment / Addiction Treatment, Detox, Drug Addiction Treatment, Drug Withdrawal, Substance Abuse, Treatment / By Dr. Beth Dunlap

Addiction to drugs can take its toll on your physical, mental, and social health. Many people find that quitting can be so uncomfortable that they keep using drugs to avoid it. Withdrawal is what happens when someone stops taking a drug that their body has become dependent on. The symptoms of withdrawal can be physically … Read more

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