Addiction is a vast and complex condition. Becoming dependant on addictive drugs causes people to lose their sex drive and rely only on drugs for a dopamine release. Using harmful amounts of psychoactive chemicals causes the brain to release a powerful and overwhelming rush of pleasurable neurotransmitters that are responsible for the positive effects of…
People who struggle with mental health concerns are often more susceptible to becoming dependent on harmful psychoactive chemicals because drugs that alleviate pain, anxiety, depression, and exhaustion are easy to misuse. While some people who use drugs and alcohol don’t lose control of their lives, many of us do. If the drugs you use to…
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a condition that many people develop after experiencing a traumatic event that their brain is unable to process. People with PTSD often develop problematic responses when they experience an emotion that is similar to an emotion they struggled with during a traumatic event. Being unable to cope with particular emotions…
If you are concerned about having a relapse or you feel tempted by a past addiction sometimes, there are relapse prevention techniques that you will want to learn. At our alcohol treatment center in Portland, Oregon, we will help you learn more about relapse prevention and how it can help you on your recovery journey.…
There are a lot of different places to get help for addiction treatment, but it is important to choose the one that is really going to give you the guidance and support you need. At our Bend, Oregon alcohol rehab center, you can get the level of support that you are looking for along with…
There are many ways to look at issues arising from drugs and alcohol. One of those ways is in the context of dependence vs addiction. Understanding the difference between the two is important. That can help determine whether you or a loved one has a problem, and when seeking treatment may be necessary. At Crestview…
Suffering a drug overdose and living to tell the tale is a wake-up call. Maybe you just recently quit using and started up again. Perhaps you intentionally overdosed. No matter what the background story is, there’s hope. Coming back is possible. Overdosing on Drugs Can be a New Beginning Accidental overdoses frequently happen when someone…