In the United States and elsewhere opiates were introduced to the masses via painkillers that contain opioid substances. However, these drugs that numb pain also produce a sense of euphoria in the user, and this imbues these drugs with a large potential for addiction. An example of an opioid based drug used as a painkiller …
In order to treat drug addiction we must first define just what drug addiction is. Simply put, drug addiction describes a pattern of behavior by which an individual finds themselves compulsively administering a drug despite this pattern of behavior leading to negative life outcomes. The chronic nature of the abuse despite negative consequences is the …
Every individual is unique and the circumstances in which an individual might find themselves are just as varied as the amount of people in this world – if not more. That is why a standard, cookie cutter drug and alcohol addiction treatment program may not always suit the needs of the individual and their requirements …