The effects of alcohol on your body and brain can build up over time. For those who drink regularly because they believe it helps them sleep, stopping the alcohol consumption can make for a lot of sleep disruption, up to and including vivid, unsettling dreams. Does alcohol withdrawal cause nightmares? It\’s important to note that […]
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America is mired in a collective problem that has to do with opioid addiction. From shore to shore, Americans are abusing opioid substances like heroin, fentanyl, and even their own prescription painkillers. At a time in the U.S. where families are struggling, this is a problem that figures to get worse before things will start
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Although the idea of quitting alcohol is overwhelming, there comes the point when you\’ve had it. You\’re tired of waking up wasted, spending unwisely, constantly feeling weak, and disappointing your loved ones, time and time again. This level of insight is the gateway to recovery. One question that may come to mind is, \”how should
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Opiate-based painkillers act on several aspects of the brain, the nervous system and your emotions. Those who struggle with nerve pain may find that, for a short time, these products can reduce pain. However, they can also lead to more intense pain responses later, whether to the original injury or after a subsequent pain trigger.
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How do opioids work to relieve pain? Opioids work in the brain by binding to special sites called opioid receptors located there. There are three main types of opioid receptors: The mu, the delta and the kappa. It\’s the mu that\’s most associated with drug addiction because it produces physical dependence and the euphoria so
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Alcohol withdrawal refers to the body changes that happen when you stop drinking alcohol suddenly after heavy and long-lasting consumption. It occurs because the brain and body become dependent on alcohol, so depriving them causes symptoms and signs of alcohol withdrawal. Withdrawal can also cause life-threatening complications, so seeking professional care is vital before sudden
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Drug and alcohol addictions are hard to overcome. Going into a facility can be a challenging process that requires time to adjust. While many people often empathize with the addict, the toll addiction takes on family can often be overlooked. If your loved one is currently in a rehabilitation program working on conquering their addiction,
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There are several things that most people will agree on when it comes to cocaine, the first of which being it is a stimulant and the second of which being it is highly addictive. And for good measure, most will also agree that the drug, which resembles fine, white, crystal powder, has negatively impacted the
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Detoxing is a difficult process that is different for every person and for every drug that may be impacting their body and brain. While the first 24 hours are generally the toughest, symptoms of withdrawal can lessen with time and with medications to fight withdrawal pangs. So what does a typical day look like during
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After months or even years of heavy drinking, most people will experience significant physical and psychological withdrawal symptoms when quitting. If you\’ve never tried abstaining before, fear of the unknown could be keeping you from taking one of the most important steps of your life. The good news is that like all things, alcohol withdrawal
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Seacrest Recovery Center Ohio is a substance abuse treatment center located in Columbus, OH. We utilize both traditional and holistic therapies and are comprehensive in our approach. Our treatment plans are customized for each individual based on their presenting issues. By developing a comprehensive individualized treatment plan for each of our clients, we are able to create a therapeutic environment that fosters physical, emotional, and spiritual growth and well being.
