How Much Does Rehab Cost?
Out of the millions of Americans who suffer from drug and alcohol addiction, a significant portion never receives professional addiction treatment. One of the deterrents to getting treatment is the cost of rehab. Addiction affects all people, regardless of financial circumstances, and rehab prices can run fairly steep at many facilities. At TruHealing Cincinnati, we […]
What Is Methadone?
One of the most challenging parts of quitting opioids is the severe withdrawal symptoms. For some people, opioid withdrawal can be so intense that they are unable to make it through the process before relapsing. With the help of specific medications, such as methadone, withdrawal symptoms and cravings can be minimized or even eliminated. This […]
Can I Stop Addiction Without Rehab?
If you are struggling with addiction to drugs or alcohol, you may have contemplated trying to quit on your own at home. Some people do manage to quit their habit on their own without the help of professional treatment. However, many factors can impact your success with addiction recovery at home. Quitting by yourself can […]
What Drugs Are Classed as Opioids?
Opioid addiction in America has increased over the past few years as more and more Americans have begun to struggle with a dependency on prescription medications. Even worse, when some people get cut off from their prescription opioids, they turn to heroin to get the same high. With the switch to heroin comes the risk […]
When Does Marijuana Use Become Addiction?
Marijuana is a popular drug that many teens experiment with alongside cigarettes and alcohol. To some, marijuana seems relatively harmless and less likely to lead to addiction than other substances. Plenty of adults who smoke weed view it as a natural substance that helps them wind down at the end of a long day. Is […]
What Is the Best Treatment for Opiate Addiction?
Many people start taking prescription opiate medications with the sole purpose of relieving pain. Unfortunately, even though your doctor prescribes opiates, that does not make them completely safe. Opiates carry a high risk of addiction, particularly when misused. Some people unknowingly develop a dependence on their opiate medication simply by taking it too frequently. If […]
Helping a Family Member with Addiction
When a family member is showing signs of addiction, you may not know where to turn. Many people are hesitant to confront their family members who are struggling with drug or alcohol addiction out of fear that the person will get embarrassed, angry, or even violent. However, if the addiction continues, it can lead to […]
Is Addiction a Disease?
If you have a loved one suffering from addiction, you may become frustrated or angry with them at times. This is to be expected, but it will not help encourage them to get treatment and may even make them defensive and resistant to getting help. Understanding that addiction is a disease can help you reframe […]
What Causes Addiction?
In the interest of addiction prevention, many have tried to determine the causes of addiction. We believe that if we can figure out what causes someone to turn to drugs or alcohol and develop an addiction, then we should be able to prevent it. Unfortunately, it is much more complex than a simple cause-and-effect relationship. […]
3 Ways We Treat Addiction
Treating drug addiction is about more than helping you detox. Once you withdraw from drugs, there is still a lot more work to be done to help you get clean and stay clean for life. Cravings, stress, mental health conditions, and coping skills all need to be addressed to prevent relapse. Drug addiction treatment needs […]
