If you are ready to seek treatment for your addiction, it may be overwhelming to figure out what the next step is. The first step is usually deciding whether you will need an inpatient or outpatient program to help you beat your addiction. Ultimately, a professional evaluation of a person’s addiction is the easiest way…
Hypothyroidism, also known as an underactive thyroid, is a disease that affects the endocrine system. As you probably know, the endocrine system consists of glands that produce hormones that are necessary for your body to function. The glands in your endocrine system include your pituitary gland, adrenal glands, ovarian/testicular glands, thyroid gland, thymus, pancreas, pineal…
Synthroid (levothyroxine) is a medication used to treat hypothyroidism, certain types of goiters, and thyroid cancer. It takes the place of thyroid hormones that your body isn’t producing because of disease. When this tiny, butterfly-shaped gland becomes diseased or inflamed, it can cause a lot of discomforts. It’s possible that the pain will decrease over…
People often joke about there “being a pill for that.”. These days, it seems as if everything can be cured with a pill, tablet, tab, or sometimes nowadays, even a gummy. Addiction can be traced back to a chemical change in the brain that can lead to a repetition of behavior or activity. And since…
By now, many of us are probably familiar with the opioid crisis. Some of us may even have the unfortunate distinction of even knowing a friend or family member who has dealt with it, or you might even know firsthand the amount of trouble it can cause. Don’t Let It Start When dealing with our…
When it comes to drug addiction, there are many different things that fall into this category. Sometimes, people pass it off as not that big a deal, or have no problem telling you about “how they can stop anytime they want” and “aren’t addicted”. The truth is, there are tons of different types of drugs…
Most people over the age of 21 enjoy the occasional alcoholic beverage. While some do so more frequently than others, it can be tough to tell the difference between occasionally overdoing it, and outright alcohol abuse. Here is a breakdown of what alcohol abuse is. Not Physically Dependent Unlike addiction, simply abusing alcohol does not…
Any drug addiction requires a detox period before treatment can begin. Detoxing is the process of removing drugs and toxins from your body so that you can begin to recover from addiction. When you detox from either alcohol or drugs, your body will go through intense withdrawal symptoms that are both psychological and physical. As…
Millions of people are prescribed pain killers and other addictive medications every day. When used properly, prescription pills can be extremely helpful and productive for a plethora of medical conditions. However, when abused, prescription drugs become extremely dangerous. Here are some signs that you or someone you love may be abusing a prescription med. Taking…
Making the decision to stop drinking is an important one. When you’re ready to get sober, you’ll have to detox your body from alcohol. This isn’t a quick, easy process, but it’s a necessary step in your treatment. The time it takes for your body to detox depends on many different factors. This includes factors…