Substance abuse continues to be a primary public health concern across the nation with overdose rates rising consistently since the year 2000. The societal, economic, and personal costs of drug abuse are steep. Therefore, it’s important to gain a better understanding of exactly what substances people are abusing. Contact 855.833.9199 to learn more about Sunstone…
Drug use is pervasive in the United States. Not all of it is illegal or dangerous. For example, it’s impossible to drive past a gas station without seeing advertisements for cigarettes. Nor can you turn on the television without seeing beer commercials. Harder drugs may not be advertised so blatantly, but their use is responsible…
Benzodiazepines, commonly referred to as benzos for short, are a category of sedative drugs. Many of them are widely prescribed for anxiety disorders and sleep problems because of their calming effect. Valium and Xanax are two of the most-recognized brand-name benzos. They are also addictive, making benzo addiction a genuine possibility. Long-term use of benzos…
Stimulants are a class of drugs that encapsulates everything from energy drinks to prescription medication to some of the most dangerous illicit drugs in circulation today. More than 3 types of stimulants exist. Nonetheless, 3 types of stimulants that are common to the addiction treatment space are cocaine, methamphetamine, and ecstasy (MDMA). Nicotine, some diet…
Those dealing with addiction to benzos often find themselves dealing with symptoms that are worse than the original symptoms they used benzos to medicate. Breaking free from this cycle is something that requires professional help. At a benzo addiction treatment program, people can safely detox from benzos and completely find a way out of addiction.…
Holistic treatment is a type of therapy that’s aim is to address the whole person and their environment rather than looking at a specific symptom or disease. Holistic practitioners recognize that every aspect of the person’s body, mind, and spirit interact, contributing to a person’s overall state of health. If you are ready to look…
Drug abuse and addiction hit a broad spectrum of society, with no regard to age, race, or socioeconomic status. Addiction to drugs doesn’t mean a certain type of drug or substance, such as alcohol or opioids. So, what are the four types of drugs? According to the National Institutes of Health, there are four main…
The holidays can be difficult for everyone, especially for people struggling with addiction. This year, a sober Christmas may be on your list after years of addiction. Our intensive outpatient program at Sunstone Recovery can put you on that path, and you will be able to enjoy many non-drinking Christmases to come. You don’t have to…
Dual Diagnosis treatment is the treatment approach used to help people struggling with co-occurring disorders, which often involve addiction and a mental health issue such as PTSD or depression. The presence of both conditions makes successful treatment of one issue dependent on recovering from the other problem as well. In the case of co-occurring disorders,…
Portland, Oregon is Oregon State’s most populous city, running along the interstate-5 corridor. This highway makes it easier for drug traffickers to distribute drugs in and around Portland. While many people in Portland may think that substance abuse mostly affects the homeless population, use of meth and heroin is widespread. Especially in the colder months,…