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The effects of heroin last longer than those of meth and cocaine but it has a short half-life, meaning 50% of the drug is flushed out of your system in 30 minutes. Some studies suggest that this half-life time is an even shorter 3-8 minutes. Heroin is metabolized so rapidly that the morphine and 6-acetyl…
There are four stages to alcohol rehab and recovery. But to get help for your addiction, you must first recognize that you have a problem with alcohol. You may have started as a social drinker. It is not unreasonable to think that since others can drink responsibly, so can you. But many young people when…
There are four main categories of drugs that can potentially lead those who use them to become addicted. They fall under the umbrella of what is known as psychoactive drugs, affecting the central nervous system and the brain. By acting on the central nervous system, they cause changes in perception, behavior, and mood. Communication between…
Mental illness is often the root cause of addiction problems. If the mental health issues are not treated, the chances of overcoming addiction are made that much harder. When you have a clearer outlook on life, there is less of a desire to self-medicate. By first tackling the one issue, you now have the tools…
Marijuana use disorder, in and of itself, is not a sign of addiction, just like having one or two alcoholic drinks a day is not alcoholism. But for those who do become dependent on marijuana, about 30% of users, the signs of addiction become apparent. Like with any other substance, dependency can lead to marijuana…
Substance abuse counseling can help individuals who are dealing with difficult issues. For example, you may have an addiction to alcohol or drugs. Treatment for this includes addressing physical, psychological, and social imbalances. Sunstone Recovery offers you a chance to learn better skills to help you stop the cycle of drinking or drug use. We…
Methamphetamine is a dangerous and highly addictive psychoactive stimulant that affects your central nervous system. Physical symptoms of methamphetamine (meth) use can show up whether you’re new to taking the drug or you’re becoming dependent on it. It is important to recognize the signs of meth use. Even a small amount of methamphetamine use can…
Much is made of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in returning combat veterans, a group made up mostly of men. But women also suffer from PTSD and not only those who served in the military. Trauma does not discriminate based on gender, and women are the ones who have experienced the most trauma. For women seeking…
Around 15 million people in the U.S. struggle with an alcohol use disorder, making it the most common addiction in the country. If someone in your family has been struggling with alcoholism, you are not alone. Many family members are torn about the best way to approach someone who is suffering from the effects of…
If you and your therapist at Sunstone decide you need a higher level of care, an Oregon inpatient drug rehab may be an appropriate next step. You and your therapist will work together to come up with a treatment plan that works for you. A good drug rehab program isn’t always easy to come by,…