Heroin is an opioid drug made from morphine, a natural substance taken from the seed pod of the opium poppy plant. Heroin can be used as a medicine but is also frequently abused. People who abuse heroin often develop a tolerance to it and need to use more of the drug to get the same…
Many people struggling with cocaine addiction feel hopeless and think that there is no way out. It is important to remember that addiction is a disease, and professional help is available. If you or a loved one is struggling with addiction, it is vital that you understand the importance of finding cocaine addiction treatment for…
Benzodiazepines, also called benzos, are a class of drugs typically used to treat anxiety and panic disorders. They work by depressing the central nervous system, which leads to a feeling of calmness. While they are effective at treating anxiety in the short term, they can be addictive and cause serious side effects. If you or…
We often intensely resist the state of being vulnerable. Some even have a deep-seated fear of it. Vulnerability: the quality or state of being exposed to the possibility of being attacked or harmed, either physically or emotionally. Hating vulnerability makes sense in moments where we’re physically at risk — in the jungle, you wouldn’t want…
Addiction is a complex and chronic disease, and recovery is an ongoing process that requires a multifaceted approach. Substance abuse programs that integrate holistic treatment into standard methods are an essential complement to more traditional techniques. Holistic refers to that which is whole. Holistic approaches to treatments work to unify disparate parts and create harmony…
Addiction is a complex disease, and navigating recovery is an ongoing process that requires a multifaceted approach. Navigating the transition to sobriety, treatment, and rebuilding a life can be stressful. Substance abuse programs provide case management, make the transition easier and allow the person in recovery to focus on healing and rebuilding rather than administration,…
Addiction affects family members as profoundly as it affects the person experiencing a substance use disorder. Often, by the time a person begins looking into substance abuse programs for their loved one, the situation has escalated to the point of crisis harming more than just the person experiencing addiction. Sophros Recovery provides a variety of…
Motivational interviewing (MI) in substance use disorder (SUD) treatment is a powerful tool for creating stronger alignment between therapists and their clients. Too often, SUD patients experience loss-of-personhood throughout their treatment. Stigma and stereotypes position therapists to assume they will have to spearhead SUD clients’ health, and/or make philosophical decisions on their behalf. These practitioners…
In the United States, the opioid epidemic is one of the most significant public health crises facing citizens today. Opioids are a drug class comprised of fentanyl, heroin, and prescription painkillers such as morphine, oxycodone (or OxyContin), hydrocodone (Vicodin), codeine, and more. Opioids are some of the most highly addictive substances widely available and among…
Benzodiazepines, known as “benzos,” are prescription sedatives that can become very addictive and harmful when abused. Due to the strength of these medications, it can be very easy to become dependent on them. On top of that, your body can become addicted to benzos very quickly if you are careful. Benzo addiction is a very…