by Solace Counseling | Jan 8, 2019 | Addiction, Substance Use Disorder
Opioid addiction is on the rise all around the world. There are several options available for treating prescription opioid addiction adequately. These options are gathered from research in the treatment of heroin patients. These treatments include medications such as...
by Solace Counseling | Dec 11, 2018 | Addiction, Substance Use Disorder
1. Prescription drugs, if moderated, are the equivalent of over-the-counter medicine – The reason prescription drugs require a doctor’s signature is because they are significantly more powerful than over-the-counter drugs. Because they are more potent, they can cause...
by Solace Counseling | Nov 29, 2018 | Addiction, Substance Use Disorder
A man gets into a car accident and is quickly rushed to the nearest hospital. Due to his injuries, the doctors determine he requires surgery. Once the surgery is complete and the man regains consciousness, he finds himself in intolerable pain from the combination of...
by Solace Counseling | Nov 1, 2018 | Addiction, Substance Use Disorder
Prescription drugs are not bad if taken as prescribed, however, misuse can pose a harmful issue. Being aware of possible problems you may face with your prescription is important. Above all, consulting your doctor on the conditions of your prescription is imperative....
by Solace Counseling | Oct 10, 2018 | Addiction, Substance Use Disorder
The side effects of a prescription drug can be more important than the symptoms the drug is curing. Asking your doctor a few questions about the drug being prescribed can help save you some pain later. 1. Are there any possible side effects? Be sure to ask your doctor...
by Solace Counseling | Sep 17, 2018 | ADHD
Technically the answer to this question is no. ADHD is usually present when an individual is seven years of age or younger. However, due to strict and organized parenting that brought about effective coping mechanisms, ADHD may not have become apparent until later in...
by Solace Counseling | Aug 23, 2018 | ADHD, Mental Health
There are many people in the U.S. who misuse and abuse behavioral drugs. Sometimes the drugs are abused in order to improve focus, other times they are misused as a self-medication to resolve a self-diagnosis. If either is the case, here are some dangers to consider...
by Solace Counseling | Aug 6, 2018 | Substance Use Disorder
Because of the legal loophole of prescription drugs being readily available, they are easier for teenagers and young adults to retrieve than illegal narcotics. Prescription refills go unmonitored and sometimes parents fail to monitor their own prescription drugs, or...
by Solace Counseling | Jul 26, 2018 | Addiction, Alcoholism, Substance Use Disorder
Recognizing an addiction is the first step to solving the problem. Here are a few steps in identifying an addiction. 1. Sleeping habits – An increase in sleeping or a lack of ability to sleep can be related to drug addiction. Irregular sleeping patterns are on the...
by Solace Counseling | Jul 13, 2018 | Addiction, Alcoholism, Substance Use Disorder
If someone you know is struggling with a drug addiction, it is important to be there and support them through this hard time. But how can you be supportive? Here are a couple of ways to be supportive. 1. Hate the substance, not the addict – Make sure to be blaming the...
