Millions of teenagers across America are affected by serious drug or alcohol problems. Like adults, teens need professional help to recover from these problems safely. However, the needs of teens in substance treatment differ from the needs of adults in substance treatment. A well-designed teen drug rehab center understands this difference. Look for certain telltale…
Today, over twenty million Americans have diagnosable problems with drugs or alcohol. All of these people need help from some kind of recovery program. If you struggle with drug or alcohol addiction, you can recover from substance problems by enrolling in an outpatient program in some cases. However, there is often a need for inpatient…
It is common after a serious injury or disease to need to take pain medications. Two of the most common are codeine and hydrocodone. Both of these drugs are opioids. They are prescription medications often given for short-term use in serious cases. So, what is the difference between codeine vs. hydrocodone? No matter which one…
Dopamine and serotonin are naturally occurring substances in your body that perform essential functions. Although they are very different chemicals, some people may use the terms “dopamine” and “serotonin” interchangeably. Some common drugs are designed to mimic the effects of dopamine or serotonin, and these drugs can be highly addictive. At Memphis Recovery Centers, our…
Prescription medications are written for people who have underlying mental health or medical need. When the prescription is written, the medication becomes part of the necessary treatment. However, some drugs are highly addictive, and long-term use of them can lead to addiction. How do you know when you’ve crossed that line from prescription use into…
The opioid epidemic was a problem long before COVID-19 became a global health crisis, but with the rise of the pandemic, outlooks are bleaker than ever before. Stay-at-home orders and the need for social distance act as barriers to treatment for many who don’t have the means or technical skills to seek telehealth services. As…
Meth abuse remains such a devastating problem in the United States that some are calling the meth epidemic. According to the 2015 National Drug Threat Survey, 33% of respondents reported meth as the highest drug threat in their areas. Furthermore, due to the plunge of cocaine availability in recent years, methamphetamine use is continuing to…
While the country focuses on a pandemic, there’s another problem that’s growing and taking lives as well. That’s the epidemic of drug addiction nationwide. Specifically, opioids have become one of the highest-risk drugs used heavily today. If you are using drugs like this, your situation may be even riskier than you realize. Our team at…
Over the past decade, the rate of heroin abuse across the country has spiked dramatically. This epidemic is mainly due to the over-prescription of legal medications, such as OxyContin, as painkillers for legitimate injuries. Then, once a person has become addicted to the effects of prescription medications, they cannot get enough pills to satisfy their…
Methamphetamine, or meth, is a nervous system stimulant. It gives you a powerful high. It also leads to a sudden crash. When you eventually decide to quit, there are meth withdrawal symptoms to weather. As a result, it is critical to find a meth detox and addiction treatment program to ensure that you can safely…