by Twin Lakes Outpatient | Apr 13, 2017 | Addiction
Hydrocodone is an opioid analgesic (painkiller) that is included in the formulation of many narcotic prescription painkillers, such as Vicodin and Percocet. These narcotics are most often prescribed to control moderate to severe pain. Like many other opioid...
by Twin Lakes Outpatient | Feb 20, 2017 | Addiction
What is drug poisoning? Drug poisoning happens when the body cannot absorb the amount of drug ingested. Drug overdose can occur accidentally or intentionally. Either way, the result can be fatal. Drug poisoning happens with prescription medications, over-the-counter...
by Twin Lakes Outpatient | Feb 14, 2017 | Addiction
While we all know that addiction to alcohol and other drugs is a common problem, the problem becomes much more ‘real’ when it happens to our loved one. Many people, most often the high school and college-aged, experiment with drinking and trying different drugs. This...
by Twin Lakes Outpatient | Jan 27, 2017 | Addiction
Chronic marijuana use is commonly labeled as marijuana use disorder. Like most drugs, including alcohol, the use of marijuana and its addictive potential begin with the brain. Large amounts and chronic use of marijuana have a direct effect on neurotransmitters in the...
by Twin Lakes Outpatient | Jan 20, 2017 | Addiction
Recovering from drug and alcohol addiction is a process that takes time, effort, and commitment. Once a person has decided that they want to make a real change and quit using and abusing substances, certain actions have to be taken. Inpatient rehabs often play a...
by Twin Lakes Outpatient | Jan 4, 2017 | Addiction
The question, “Why are drugs so addicting?”, doesn’t have a simple answer. The way the brain reacts when a drug is taken into the body is key. Additionally, some drugs are more addictive physiologically, meaning our bodies become dependent, while others...
