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Drug Addiction
Shehan Karunaratne

How Do You Know If Someone Is Using Meth?

If you’re concerned that a family member or friend is using meth, you should watch for changes to their physical appearance, mood, and behavioral patterns. If they are using meth or are addicted to it, you’ll probably notice some distinct changes. Fortunately, there is help available for people who are struggling with meth addiction and the caring professionals at Briarwood Detox Center can help.

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Sobriety
Shehan Karunaratne

Do You Have to Hit Rock Bottom to Get Sober?

If you’ve been in the rooms before or you’ve watched movies that depict a character that struggles with addiction, you may have heard the phrase “hit rock bottom.” It usually describes someone who reaches their lowest point before going to rehab or getting help for their addiction. Unfortunately, this phrase is very misleading. It assumes that treatment is only successful if a person loses everything and has reached the very end of their rope. But this isn’t true at all.

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Drug Addiction
Shehan Karunaratne

What Are Meth Sores?

Meth tends to be cheap, easy to get, and potent, making it a common drug of choice for many people who are struggling with substance use disorders. Unfortunately, the side effects of meth are also known to be particularly dangerous. Meth sores are just one example of the harmful side effects of meth.

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Detox
Shehan Karunaratne

8 Signs You Need Drug Detox

According to the 2019 National Survey on Drug Use and Health, about 21.6 million people ages 12 and up needed substance abuse treatment but only 4.2 million people received the help they needed.1 Although there are many reasons why people may not get the treatment they need, many people don’t seek treatment because they just don’t think they need it.

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Drug Addiction
Shehan Karunaratne

How Substance Abuse Affects Your Sleep

Addiction and sleep problems are intertwined in many unexpected and complex ways. Although using certain substances can cause sleep disturbances, the opposite can also be true: sleep disturbances can fuel substance abuse, leading to a never-ending cycle of poor sleep, substance abuse, and all the negative side effects that come with it.

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Drug Addiction
Shehan Karunaratne

How Do You Know If Someone Is Using Heroin?

Most people who use heroin don’t just use it once. It’s a powerful and addictive drug so most often, people develop a tolerance (which means they need more to achieve the desired effects). If they’re using regularly, they’re also very likely to experience withdrawal symptoms when they miss a dose. Although it can vary depending on the situation and how much a person uses, here are some of the most common signs of heroin use.

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Detox
Shehan Karunaratne

How Does Medication Assisted Treatment Work?

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) defines medication assisted treatment (MAT) as “the use of medications in combination with counseling and behavioral therapies to provide a “whole patient” approach to the treatment of substance use disorders.”1 These medications work to relieve the physical withdrawal symptoms and cravings that cause chemical imbalances in the body.

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Detox
Shehan Karunaratne

How to Get Help If You Have an LSD Tolerance

If you’ve developed an LSD tolerance, you might be able to detox on your own at home. However, if you experience severe psychological symptoms that make it difficult to continue with your day, you’d likely benefit from professional help.

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After Detox
Shehan Karunaratne

Anxiety and Addiction: Treatment Strategies and Recovery

Anxiety is one of the most common mental disorders that addicted individuals and people in recovery experience. Every person with anxiety will experience it differently, but there is a significant link between substance abuse and anxiety. Anxiety can contribute to substance use disorders, and vice versa, which can make symptoms worse and recovery more difficult.

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