Why Do People in Recovery Have Fatigue? Addiction recovery is difficult and requires lots of time to focus on the issues the person is facing. The body is changing rapidly as detox happens and everything is adjusting to not having drugs in the system. Addiction and recovery are challenging because they tax a person’s emotional,…
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How Family History of Drug Abuse Can Play a Role in Addiction Families are where people learn their first steps and habits. By watching their environment, much like any animal, people learn how to behave (or not behave) in many situations. When there is dysfunction, abuse, trauma, or substance abuse, it can change the…
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Medical professionals are not immune to addiction. In fact, they may be more susceptible because of their access and privilege which affords them the opportunity to get their hands on more drugs and even more potent substances. Nurses, doctors, pharmacists, and other healthcare professionals are sitting in the crosshairs of a drug abuse epidemic claiming…
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A drug overdose means taking too much of a substance, over-the-counter, prescription, or other drug and taking more than the dosage recommended. When there is enough of the drug in a person’s body, it can have harmful effects on the body. An overdose may lead to serious medical complications, including death. The severity of the…
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