Why Does Physical Dependence Occur With Drugs?Addiction Treatment, Alcohol Addiction, Drug AddictionBy Lucida TreatmentDecember 12, 2019Leave a commentIt’s easy to understand why people abuse many substances. They can feel good, serve as a distraction, or take away the pain. But what’s actually happening when someone develops a physical dependence on drugs? It’s complicated. Understanding physical dependency is often the first step towards getting out of it. In the most serious cases, a… Details
Signs of AddictionAddiction Recovery, Alcohol Addiction, Drug AddictionBy Lucida TreatmentDecember 10, 2019Leave a commentLoading… Millions of people around the country are battling with addiction right now as you read this. If you believe a loved one is currently suffering from an addiction of their own, it’s natural to want to help. After all, they are important to you, and you want to see them succeed. Helping your loved… Details
Why is Alcohol Addictive?Alcohol Addiction, Alcoholism, Substance AbuseBy Lucida TreatmentDecember 8, 2019Leave a commentEveryone knows that alcohol is addictive. But why is it addictive? Many people drink their entire life without ever feeling addicted. Others may drink only a little and start to experience physical effects. Others need the help of an alcohol addiction treatment center to quit drinking for good. What is it about alcohol that is… Details
The Difference Between Opiate and OpioidDrug Addiction, Drug Detox, Substance AddictionBy Lucida TreatmentDecember 6, 2019Leave a commentWhen discussing drugs such as heroin, morphine, and other pain killers, many people use the terms opiate and opioid. Often times the words sound interchangeable, and while there is a similarity between the two drug types, there is a difference between opiate and opioid drugs. If you or a loved one is struggling with addiction… Details
What Is the Opiates Definition?Drug Addiction, Drug Detox, Substance AbuseBy Lucida TreatmentDecember 4, 2019Leave a commentYou may have heard of opiates and opioids and several other addictive substances. Unless you fully appreciate what these drugs are and how they can influence your life, you may not view frequent use of them as seriously as you should. If you have ever wondered about opiates definition and how it differs from the… Details
Opioid Crisis in AmericaDrug Addiction, Recovery, Substance AbuseBy Lucida TreatmentNovember 30, 2019Leave a commentThe opioid crisis in America is a serious issue that needs to be addressed and talked about. When you are looking for help for yourself or a loved one, reach out to an opioid addiction treatment center that can help. Learn more about the opioid crisis in America and how to find help below. Opioid… Details
Learn the Most Common Opioid Epidemic StatisticsDrug Addiction, Substance Abuse, Substance AddictionBy Lucida TreatmentNovember 29, 2019Leave a commentThe Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) reports that in 2016, more opioid overdoses occurred than during any other year. This partly led to the opioid crisis being listed as a health epidemic in 2017. These are not the only alarming opioid epidemic statistics. Accordingly, you should learn to identify the signs of opioid… Details
How Heroin Affects the BrainDrug Addiction, Dual Diagnosis Treatment, RecoveryBy Lucida TreatmentNovember 27, 2019Leave a commentHeroin is a semi-synthetic opiate derived from morphine. It can be smoked, snorted, or injected. Once it enters your body, it is converted to morphine. It causes an intense euphoric high, but it also causes lasting damage in your brain. If you are abusing heroin, you should enter a heroin addiction treatment center. The Heroin… Details
Understanding the 12 Step Program for AddictionAddiction Recovery, Addiction Treatment, RecoveryBy Lucida TreatmentNovember 25, 2019Leave a commentThe 12 step program for addiction is a popular one that is adopted by many addiction treatment programs to guide people through the recovery process. Others adopt a non-12 step recovery program, such as the SMART Recovery methodology, to build a foundation in sobriety. The 12 step program is the one used by Alcoholics Anonymous… Details
What to Expect at Opiate Detox CentersAddiction Recovery, Drug Addiction, Substance AbuseBy Lucida TreatmentNovember 23, 2019Leave a commentIf you are regularly using opiates, you may need to detox at a rehab facility. Withdrawal can be a scary process, but it doesn’t have to be. Knowing what to expect can help you choose an opiate addiction treatment center that can meet your needs, making the experience much more comfortable and safe. Step 1:… Details
