by Admin on Wednesday August 23, 2017
If you're thinking, I am an alcoholic, you likely need to seek professional help....
When your drinking is far past the line of responsible behavior, you usually know it on some level. On every other level, however, you are likely to be in denial; you probably wouldn't easily say the words "... Read More
by Admin on Thursday August 03, 2017
Know What Addiction to Ecstasy Symptoms Look Like...
Ecstasy is a drug that makes the user feel a sense of mental stimulation, warmth, enhanced sensory perception, and increased energy. Naturally, these fast-acting symptoms make ecstasy or MDMA popular at clubs, concerts, and festivals. But ... Read More
by Admin on Tuesday August 01, 2017
Curious about NA? Here are the 12 Steps of NA explained...
When you have an addiction to narcotics, you may or may not be familiar with the various treatment options for that addiction. One of the most popular and most well-known treatment options for a narcotic addiction is the 12 Steps of ... Read More
by Admin on Monday June 12, 2017
What is Adderall, what are the Adderall side effects, and how do you spot them?...
Adderall is a stimulant medication typically prescribed to individuals suffering from ADHD (attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder). People with this disorder consistently have a harder time paying attention... Read More
by Admin on Wednesday May 03, 2017
Did you know that having co-occurring disorders is fairly common? Find out how New Orleans Dual Diagnosis Treatment Centers can help...
You already know that an addiction is a disease of the brain. But, did you also know that you could suffer from an addiction and have another mental health ... Read More
by Admin on Wednesday April 05, 2017
The Basics of New Orleans Alcohol Recovery Programs...
Alcohol is one of the most addictive substances in the world. Unlike other "hard" drugs that may be difficult to attain or seldom talked about, alcohol is easily accessible and widely accepted within society. If you or someone you know h... Read More
by Admin on Saturday November 14, 2015
Sometimes known as "spice" or "K2", synthetic marijuana refers to any number of about 100 man-made chemicals that are sprayed onto plant material. Each of these chemicals, produced illegally in Pacific Rim countries like China, can trigger a powerful high, but the high is unpredictable and far more ... Read More
by Admin on Thursday October 29, 2015
The longer opioids are used and the heavier that use was, the worse the opiate withdrawal will be. Severe opiate withdrawal symptoms are problematic and concerning to those involved, but are not usually seriously damaging or fatal. Heroin, clonodine, suboxone, morphine, codeine, oxycontin, methadone... Read More
by Admin on Wednesday October 14, 2015
In many parts of the country, meth addiction has become an even bigger problem than addiction to other drugs like heroin and cocaine. Meth addiction is a threat no matter where you live - meth addicts can be found in big cities and small towns, in rural areas and suburbs and just about anywhere else... Read More
by Admin on Friday October 02, 2015
Suboxone is a drug used to help individuals with opiate addiction. Although it is highly effective in reducing the cravings that often continue for a long period after treatment, it can cause its own problems. Suboxone withdrawal symptoms can occur when the individual stop using the medication. With... Read More
by Admin on Tuesday August 25, 2015
Four people in New Orleans are facing federal charges for allegedly trafficking heroin into the city. Martha Quinones was arrested after arriving in New Orleans from Houston on a MegaBus with a half-kilogram hidden in her duffel bag. She was acting as a courier for three other men. The conspiracy ch... Read More
by Admin on Wednesday August 27, 2014
Drug Treatment Centers New Orleans wants to motivate those stuck in drug addiction to seek help. They specialize in treatment of addiction and can support you in your journey to abstinence.
Hydrocodone is in the category of narcotic pain relievers. It is often combined with other medications to trea... Read More
by Admin on Thursday July 24, 2014
Designer drugs are trendy among young adults but these new substances are a serious problem. Many adolescents and adults find themselves dangerously addicted just after a handful of uses. Spice or K2 is one of the most commonly abused synthetic drugs. Spice use has long-term effects that harm your h... Read More
by Admin on Thursday June 05, 2014
There are a number of mainstream alcohol rehabilitation programs around and they all are doing a great job in handling the addiction issues of their patients. However, being in a typical rehab facility for a number of weeks is not possible for everyone. They have jobs and families to take care of. T... Read More
