Codeine is a prescription drug used to manage moderate to severe pain. Despite its primary use as a temporary, short-term pain reliever, its narcotic nature makes it highly addictive. Some people develop a dependency problem while using it for legitimate medical purposes. Spotting the signs and symptoms of a codeine addiction can save a life…
The latest continuation of our series exploring the 12 Core Functions of Substance Abuse Counselors brings us to Orientation. This seemingly simple process is, in fact, full of opportunities to make your clients feel at ease and safe. Clients who feel like they enter a judgement free safe zone during treatment are much more likely…
We have to breakup, and I can honestly say it’s not me, it’s you… You destroyed my life. Everyone I love hates that you became my obsession. I hate it, too. You stole my life, draining it of every bit of happiness and productivity except for the high you let me have. I’ll take the…
Timeout, mom and dad! Stop before you start. The chances of a parent having to help their child through addiction are on the rise. Charlotte is among the cities with the fastest growing number of heroin users age 25 and under. What should parents prepare for? And what actions should they avoid when their child…