Welcome to our latest blog, where we dive deep into the world of cannabinoids, focusing on Delta 8 and Delta 9 THC. As we explore the psychoactive effects, addiction potential, and health risks associated with these substances, we aim to shed light on a topic that touches the lives of many, especially those navigating the…
Addiction’s grip on individuals often signifies a deeper problem, reaching into the very essence of family dynamics and affecting everyone involved. Trying to determine the difference between drug abuse vs. drug misuse, as well as understanding substance misuse vs. abuse, is crucial in the recovery process. Loved ones, eager to support the addict, face the…
The Ties That Bind: The Good Within the Struggle When a family struggles with drug addiction and co-occurring disorders it affects the entire family, and we find not just the addict struggling but the family dynamics suffer also which can both help or hinder families in recovery. The journey through addiction recovery is often looked upon as a road walked by the individual, yet…
Did you know that individuals diagnosed with schizoaffective disorder face an increased risk of encountering substance abuse and addiction? This complex relationship between addiction and mental health emphasizes the importance of specialized care and treatment options tailored to address both aspects simultaneously. Groundbreaking Research on Dual Diagnosis A groundbreaking study by Winklbaur et al. (2006),…
Individuals who have an alcohol addiction can improve their lives by quitting. However, stopping cold turkey comes with risks. Alcohol withdrawal can produce severe symptoms that range from inconvenient to life-threatening. Professional assistance with stopping alcohol use can help individuals avoid these problems. Alcohol Withdrawal Symptoms Quitting alcohol suddenly causes a shock to the body.…
A gender-specific rehab enables people to attend process groups with others of the same gender. These programs, which also extend to mental health treatment, allow for a few key advantages. Some people are more comfortable sharing personal details in small groups of people of the same gender. At Viewpoint Dual Recovery, we offer separate treatment…
Driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol puts lives at risk. Drunk driving can lead to serious collisions that result in significant injuries and death. Read on to learn about the specific consequences of intoxicated driving in Arizona. In Arizona, there are strict laws regarding drunk driving. Someone caught driving while impaired could face…
Elderly alcohol abuse is a common problem that affects hundreds of thousands of people today. If you are looking for help for yourself or a loved one, you are not alone. Fortunately, there are many addiction treatment facilities that can help with elderly alcohol abuse. Some people do not start abusing alcohol until they are…
Alcohol poisoning is something not many people ever think about. Yet, each year there are people who die because they over-indulged and ended up with alcohol poisoning. Often, they could have survived if they or someone around them understood what to look for. Alcohol is common at most adult functions. It is legal and this…
Heroin addiction is the cause of the largest number of overdose deaths in the country at the moment. Many heroin detox programs are finding themselves consistently at capacity yet there are many more waiting for their chance to enter a detox program. Heroin withdrawal isn’t quite as physically difficult as with some other drugs. However,…