by Solace Counseling | Sep 23, 2020 | Addiction, Alcoholism, Substance Use Disorder
1. Irritability – When someone you know is struggling with an addiction to drugs, they tend to become easily irritable and angry. Their emotional state changes quickly and a bipolar disorder can become apparent. Negative behavior can be a sign of addiction. 2. Absence...
by Solace Counseling | Nov 19, 2019 | Addiction, Alcoholism, Depression, Substance Use Disorder
There are many patients that abuse prescription drugs. The most commonly abused prescription drugs are opioid painkillers, such as oxycodone (Oxycontin), and those containing hydrocodone (Vicodin). Sedatives and tranquilizers, such as diazepam (Valium) and lorazopam...
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...
by Solace Counseling | Apr 24, 2018 | Addiction, Alcoholism
Alcoholism is a common addiction in today’s society. There are many characteristics of alcoholism, and here are three to keep an eye out for if you are concerned you or a friend or family member may be suffering from alcoholism. 1. Cannot socialize without alcohol –...
