Addiction Recovery News
Signs of Cocaine Addiction: What to Look for
Cocaine addiction can consume a person’s life, making it difficult to convince them to seek help. If you believe someone you know is living with a cocaine habit, it's important to watch out for signs of cocaine addiction. It's normal to feel scared or concerned when...
Don’t Let ADHD and Addiction Control Your Life
Researchers have identified a connection between ADHD and addiction, wherein having ADHD predisposes one to develop a substance use disorder, especially if their ADHD is undiagnosed or untreated. But while this connection is undeniable, the causes behind it are more...
Alcohol Cessation: What You Can Expect from Detoxing
Alcohol cessation isn't as easy as you might think, especially if you've been drinking excessively or using alcohol to cope. When you become reliant on a substance, it's hard to give it up. And it doesn't help that quitting something that makes you feel good initially...
Inpatient vs. Outpatient Rehab: Which Is Best for Your Recovery?
Are you ready to begin rehab but don’t know where to start? The next step in your recovery journey is considering your options for treatment. At The Woods at Parkside, we offer both inpatient and outpatient rehab programs. Both options can be effective, but your...
Alcoholic Cardiomyopathy: How Chronic Drinking Affects Your Heart
Alcohol might not cause you serious health issues in some cases. In fact, some studies have shown that moderate amounts of alcohol can actually lower your risk for heart disease. However, chronic or heavy alcohol use is another story. People who drink more may develop...
Detoxing from Drugs While Pregnant: How to Stay Safe as You Quit
You can and should detox from drugs while pregnant. Choosing to detox from drugs at this time is a noble and courageous decision. Just admitting you are using drugs or alcohol while pregnant can be both embarrassing and terrifying. You may even be tempted to try...
Are Nootropics Addictive? What You Need to Know About Smart Drugs
Nootropics, also called ‘smart drugs,’ promise an easy way to boost performance at work, in school, or even to excel in video games. However, as with any drug, it’s helpful to know how their effects and risks. Most importantly, you need to answer the question, ‘Are...
International Overdose Awareness Day: Raising Awareness to Save Lives
August 31st is international overdose awareness day. It is a date to remember those we’ve lost to overdose and to break down the stigma surrounding drug-related deaths and addiction. Addiction, be it to alcohol, opioids, or other illicit drugs, kills thousands of...
How a Drug or Alcohol Addiction Affects Your Immune System
Consistent, prolonged, and excessive consumption of alcohol or drugs can weaken your immune system, making you more likely to get sick, struggle to fight off infections, develop sepsis, and are more prone to viral infections passed through blood or body fluids....
The Cost of Addiction: The Financial Impact of Long-Term Drug Use
“Addiction treatment is too expensive.” If you added up the cost of maintaining a drug addiction, what does it cost you? What is the street price of common addictive drugs, and how much does an overdose or drug-related emergency cost? Now ask yourself if drug...
Medication for Addiction Treatment: What You Need To Know
If you are addicted to alcohol or drugs, medication can potentially help you safely detox from drugs and minimize withdrawal symptoms. At Woods at Parkside, we offer medically supervised detox services, which helps you successfully start your path to recovery in a...
Is Addiction Genetic? Understanding Your Risk for a Drug or Alcohol Use Disorder
There is a link between genetics and addiction. In fact, some studies show hereditary factors make up about 50-75% of substance abuse and addiction. Here’s how to know if you’re at risk. Are you concerned you might have a drug or alcohol problem? Contact us at The...
Stimulant Drugs: Types, Uses, Effects, and Risks
Prescribed stimulant drugs can be helpful for some people with specific physical and mental conditions. However, if you misuse prescription stimulants or take stimulant street drugs regularly, they can pose significant risks. Here’s an overview of stimulant drugs,...
Struggling with Alcohol Cravings? 6 Tactics to Fight the Urge to Drink
Alcohol cravings can be intense. When they come, it can be incredibly hard to push past them through sheer force of will. Yet, if you have cravings but want to quit alcohol, how can you know how to fight the urge to drink? It helps to plan ahead and know what you will...
