Benzodiazepines are a class of sedatives that are prescribed for the short-term treatment of anxiety disorder or insomnia. Although these drugs are very effective in calming the central nervous system, they are highly addictive. If you are concerned about your use of these drugs, you … Read more
Navigating health insurance for rehab can be challenging. For many veterans, asking the question, does TriWest cover drug rehab, is a crucial step in accessing necessary treatment. TriWest Healthcare Alliance administers healthcare benefits for veterans and their families. This administration allows them to receive quality … Read more
Managing mental health and addiction is no easy feat. It can be challenging to identify when one condition triggers the other in a patient. This co-occurrence of mental illness and addiction is called Dual Diagnosis. People who suffer from dual diagnosis are often misunderstood and … Read more
Trauma and addiction often go hand in hand, creating a complex web that can be difficult to untangle. In this blog, we will explore the deep link between trauma and addiction, delving into the origins of trauma and its intersection with substance abuse. Through case … Read more
Dual Diagnosis: The Two-Part Integrated Recovery Program If you treat one part of substance abuse, such as the physical body, then you must treat the mind at the same time. If you are a substance abuser, such as opioid drugs or alcohol (or both), when … Read more
A Brief History of Fentanyl Fentanyl, a synthetic opioid, was initially designed for pain management during treatments for cancer patients in 1959 and introduced into treatment programs in 1960. In 1970, fentanyl was classified as a Schedule II narcotic under the United States Controlled Substances … Read more
The Danger of Fentanyl Use All drugs are dangerous when taken beyond what is normally prescribed by doctors. When drugs are purchased illegally on the street, then a larger problem occurs because the producers and users are no longer following the rules about safely using … Read more
History of Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation In 1985, Dr. Anthony Barker and his colleagues developed the first example of transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) with the goal of finding a new way to treat mental disorders, such as epilepsy, chronic pain issues, motor disorders, and more, according … Read more
How Does Acupuncture Help You? If you have watched Asian films and television series set in imperial times, there is usually a doctor or specialist who uses acupuncture as part of a recovery treatment process. Chinese medical practitioners have been using acupuncture for over 3,000 … Read more
Which Comes First? Substance Abuse or Mental Illness There is no clear-cut answer to this question as you can start taking certain types of drugs (legal prescriptions or street illegal drugs) and this will change your thinking processes over time, moving into mental illness with … Read more
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