When it comes to addiction, admitting that you need inpatient drug rehab in Ohio or simply asking for help is one of the hardest things for people to accomplish. Indeed, asking for help can be so tough that it may seem simpler to just keep going down the same path rather than make a change. ...Read More
So much attention has focused on the consequences of substance use, the growing overdose rate, and the opioid crisis. However, there is also plenty of good news, particularly with regard to addiction recovery services. Focusing on the harsh consequences of substance use disorders hides the surprising fact that addiction is a highly treatable, manageable condition...Read More
Fentanyl, like many other opioids, has ravaged Ohio communities for years. But with the coronavirus pandemic and the increasingly common practice of lacing drugs with fentanyl, this synthetic opioid has become deadlier than ever. New data analysis from Families Against Fentanyl shows that among Americans aged 18 to 45, fentanyl is the most common killer,...Read More
Ohioans have long been affected by alcohol and drug addiction, and for quite awhile, things have gotten worse. Did you know that in the year 1999, Ohio saw around 600 overdose deaths? That number increased to more than 4,000 by 2017, which clearly illustrates how much more dangerous addiction has become for Ohioans. But sadly,...Read More
No matter how much you love your family and friends, it’s no secret that the holidays are a difficult time of year for a lot of people. Yes, it’s a time to celebrate, but it’s also hard to enjoy the holiday season when you’re struggling with a substance use disorder. Moreover, pressure to “perform” for...Read More
When people talk about drug detox, they’re typically referring to one of two very different things: the act of detoxing from a substance, or a detox program undertaken at a professional detox clinic. Detoxing from drugs or alcohol involves clearing the body of substances and managing any withdrawal symptoms that occur. How to detox your...Read More
A substance use disorder coupled with one or more mental health disorders can cause significant damage to your life. The process of recovery for clients with dual diagnosis has to be medical, educational, and therapeutic in order to take root. At Georgetown Behavioral Hospital, our dual diagnosis treatment center in Georgetown, Ohio successfully treats mental...Read More
