Perhaps you’ve wondered, what is THC? THC stands for Tetrahydrocannabinol. It’s one of the chemicals that makes cannabis affect the brain. You can find it in marijuana and in medications like Marinol. If you think you or a loved one may be experiencing an addiction to the THC in cannabis, you should seek help. Call…
When doctors prescribe medications, they tell their patients about potential side effects. These medications may contain powerful drugs designed to alleviate pain and other symptoms. What happens when people mix drugs at home? There are still effects, but users may be unaware of what they are. Knowing about lean drink side effects can alert you…
Overcoming an addiction to cocaine can be a long and challenging process. It often starts with detox, where patients work through withdrawal symptoms. Learn more about cocaine withdrawal, how long it takes and what symptoms to prepare for. This can help you feel ready to tackle treatment and start working toward lasting cocaine addiction recovery.…
Millions of people use and abuse drugs around the world, and they do so for a wide variety of reasons. There’s no easy answer to the question, “Why do people do drugs?” Every individual is unique, but there are definitely some common factors that come up again and again. Let’s delve deeper into some of…
Drug addiction is a chronic, deadly condition characterized by compulsive and uncontrollable drug-seeking behavior and drug use despite harmful consequences and changes in brain chemistry. Drug addiction is also a relapsing disease. Relapse involves the return to drug use after recognizing the consequences and trying to stop using drugs. Contact Crestview Recovery to learn more…
Most people have their favorite holiday, and many choose that week-long stretch at the end of every year that encompasses Christmas and New Year’s. However, for someone who’s in recovery from drugs or alcohol, these few days can be the most trying of the year. If you’re worried about staying sober on New Year’s, contact…
There’s a massive disparity between the number of people who need addiction treatment and those who seek it. This leaves many people wondering how this could ever be the case. To these people, not seeking treatment indicates that people want to remain in addiction. Others simply don’t see the value of undergoing rehab treatment or…
Mental health concerns often intersect with substance use disorders. This is evident in the behavioral problem of codependency. Many times these two conditions exist side by side. This makes it especially difficult for those with substance use issues to break free from the cycle of addiction. As a result, some people imagine that they’ll never…
For someone who doesn’t suffer from an addiction, it’s easy to think, “Anyone can quit with the right willpower.” The reality is that it’s not that simple. Physical and psychological dependence make it nearly impossible to quit without help. Sure, ending physical dependence is possible with an intensive detoxification process. However, the main reason people…
The desire to be sober for the holidays will not prevent a person in active addiction from seeking refuge in drugs or alcohol. Once a person develops physical or psychological dependence, an extended period of sobriety is required before the brain starts releasing feel-good chemicals in response to feel-good situations. Active addiction prevents people from…