What to Expect During Drug and Alcohol Detox
Drug and alcohol detox is the first and most crucial step in recovery. It involves removing toxic substances from the body while managing withdrawal symptoms under medical supervision. The detox process can be physically and emotionally challenging, but with professional support, it can be safe, effective, and life-changing. At TruHealing Cincinnati, we provide medically supervised […]
Signs You or a Loved One May Have a Substance Use Disorder
Substance Use Disorder (SUD) is a growing concern in the United States, affecting individuals across all backgrounds. It is a chronic condition characterized by the compulsive use of drugs or alcohol despite harmful consequences. While some people may believe they have their substance use under control, addiction often develops gradually, making it difficult to recognize […]
The Link Between Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder
Mental health and substance use disorder (SUD) are closely linked, creating a cycle that is often difficult to break. Many individuals struggling with anxiety, depression, PTSD, or bipolar disorder turn to substances to self-medicate their emotional pain. However, substance use can worsen these mental health symptoms, leading to dependency and addiction. Conversely, prolonged substance use […]
Breaking the Stigma: How to Talk About Substance Use Disorder
Substance Use Disorder (SUD) affects millions of people across the United States, including many in Cincinnati. Despite being recognized as a medical condition by health experts, addiction is still widely misunderstood, leading to stigma, discrimination, and barriers to treatment. Many people struggling with SUD hesitate to seek help due to fear of judgment, which can […]
Understanding Substance Use Disorder: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options
Substance Use Disorder (SUD) is a complex medical condition that affects millions of people across the United States, including those in Cincinnati. It is characterized by an inability to stop using drugs or alcohol despite the negative consequences on one’s health, relationships, and daily responsibilities. Left untreated, SUD can lead to life-threatening complications, legal issues, […]
Open House for TruHealing Cincinnati’s Outpatient Program
On September 7th, TruHealing Cincinnati had an open house to introduce our new outpatient program. It was a great time! We met attendees from Thrive, Mercy Hospital, On Demand, Brightview, Ethan’s Crossings, Asurgent, Lakeview Health, and a few other organizations. They ate lunch that we provided and learned about the program. They were also introduced […]
Am I a Functioning Alcoholic?
Stereotypes about what an alcoholic is like rarely contain much truth. Thousands of Americans might be considered high-functioning alcoholics. What is a functioning alcoholic? It is a person who struggles with alcohol addiction, but at the same time, they can continue living their lives, going to work, and taking care of their family. This is […]
What Is Polysubstance Abuse?
Most people understand what drug abuse is, but they may still wonder, what is polysubstance abuse? Polysubstance abuse is when a person uses more than one addictive substance at the same time. One example could be someone abusing prescription medication and alcohol simultaneously. Polysubstance abuse often comes about from people trying to increase their high […]
What to Do If Your Loved One Is Abusing Prescription Medication
Prescription drug abuse is a complicated issue. Unlike illicit drugs, this type of drug abuse usually starts with a legal medication that a doctor prescribed for a good reason. Moreover, it can be hard to tell when your loved one goes from using their medication as prescribed to abusing it. Complicating things further is that […]
What Are the Side Effects of Abusing Opiates?
Codeine and methadone are both common examples of opioids, which are a class of painkillers. In recent decades, many doctors have begun overprescribing opioids, leading to an opioid addiction crisis. Easy access and overprescribing of these potent and addictive medications mean many people have come to abuse opioids. Abusing opioids occurs anytime someone uses the […]
