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If you or someone you love is struggling with addiction, you know that there is nothing in the world like the pain it causes. Addiction begins with the addict and spreads throughout their entire life, devastating the entire family, loved ones, and just about anything else they touch. But what exactly is addiction, and how can Adult & Teen Challenge help you or your loved one beat it? Here are some important articles…
Why Adult and Teen Challenge?
If you or someone you love is struggling with addiction, you know that there is nothing in the world like it. The pain of addiction begins with the addict and spreads throughout their entire life, devastating family, loved ones, and just about anything else they touch. But what exactly is addiction, and how can Adult & […]
Painkiller Addiction
Painkiller abuse is an insidious form of addiction. Most times, a patient is prescribed these meds for fairly standard reasons. They might need the medication for anything from oral surgery to broken limbs. It has become all too common, unfortunately, for patients to become addicted to the drugs over the course of their treatment and seek to continue […]
Benzodiazepines Addiction – Prescription Drugs
There are a lot of prescription drugs available on the market. Many of them are entirely harmless, but some can become incredibly dangerous if taken beyond the scope of a physician’s instructions. Benzodiazepines can be extremely addictive and carry huge risks for those who abuse them. History/Prevalence of Benzodiazepines Addiction Benzodiazepines are a kind of […]
Addicted to Crystal Meth – Metamorphines
Amphetamines are a class of stimulants which have been in use since they were first synthesized in Germany in 1887. Methamphetamine followed in 1919, being marketed as a stronger, less expensive version of amphetamines. This crystalline substance was water-soluble, easily injected, and came into widespread use during WWII. The 1950’s and 60’s saw the drug’s […]
Sedatives Abuse and Addiction
Sedatives are a class of drugs which are characterized by their tendency to induce relaxation and sleep. As such, plenty of drugs and substances can fit in this category, from alcohol to benzodiazepines. In this case, however, the word sedative will be used to refer to hypnotics which are nonbenzodiazepines, like Lunesta and Ambien. These […]
Marijuana – Not Just a Harmless Plant
Marijuana is a controversial drug that has been around for decades in American culture. Over recent years, marijuana has become increasingly available due to changes in its legal status. There are also raging debates surrounding its potential medicinal value, its harmful qualities, and its addictive properties. While marijuana may not be lethal, its impact on […]
Signs of Teen Drug Use
Teens are misusing drugs and alcohol at younger and younger ages. Parents are often unaware that it’s begun, since the warning signs of teen drug use can take time to appear. The physical, emotional and behavioral changes come on gradually. Consider that whatever you are aware of is probably the tip of the iceberg with […]