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How Does Naloxone Work?

Unfortunately, we are living in an opioid epidemic. Countless people have battled an opioid addiction. In many cases, this addiction starts with prescription medications. Opioid medications remain the first-line treatment option for chronic pain. Unfortunately, these medications are incredibly addictive and can open the doors to more dangerous substances, such as heroin. In addition, because heroin is not regulated, the risk of opioid overdose is high. Fortunately, there is a…
Miki Finn
February 25, 2021
AddictionDrug AddictionOpioid Addiction

Pennsylvania Opioid Epidemic

Among the various issues facing the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania today, the opioid epidemic is among the worst. Both legal and illegal opioids have the potential to cause serious damage to someone's life. Therefore, everyone needs to know what they should do if they are looking for assistance. At Naaman, we are here to help you. If you or someone you know has been impacted by an addiction to opioid medications,…
Miki Finn
February 8, 2021
AddictionMental HealthTherapy

What Is Dialectical Behavior Therapy?

If you are someone you know is dealing with substance abuse or mental health issues, you are not alone. There are plenty of people who find themselves in the same situation. You need to think carefully about how you were going to treat these issues. Usually, this involves a combination of therapy and prescription medications. One option is called DBT, or dialectical behavior therapy. Before you get started, you probably…
Miki Finn
February 5, 2021
AddictionAddiction Treatment ProgramsCocaine Addiction

What Is Cocaine?

If you are someone who is suffering from substance abuse issues, you are probably looking for help. Countless substances can be addictive, and some of them are legal, such as alcohol. One common example of an addictive substance is cocaine. If you suspect someone close to you is struggling with a cocaine addiction, there are a few essential points that you should keep in mind. Cocaine effects can be devastating…
Miki Finn
February 1, 2021
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3 Reasons To Choose Sobriety

Between movies, celebrities, and nighttime activities, it can be hard to avoid drug and alcohol exposure. The constant danger of substances, such as alcohol and narcotics, can make it difficult to avoid temptation. While it may be difficult to avoid these substances, sobriety is a far better choice for your life. Your health, mind, and support system will all benefit from your decision to choose sobriety. To learn about choosing…
Miki Finn
January 31, 2021
AddictionAddiction RecoveryAddiction Treatment Programs

Understanding Cravings During Addiction Treatment

No definition of addiction would be complete without mentioning how cravings are part of the issue. There are multiple aspects of addiction, which vary according to each person who finds difficulty overcoming substance abuse. However, cravings are nearly always part of what's going on and prevent the patient from quitting their substance abuse. At Naaman, we've found this concept to apply not only to traditional drug and alcohol abuse but across…
Miki Finn
January 29, 2021
AddictionAddiction RecoveryAddiction Treatment Programs

3 Obstacles in Addiction Treatment

Millions of people across the country are addicted to alcohol or drugs (or both). In fact, about one in every 10 Americans over the age of 12 struggles with substance abuse. Think about sitting in church with 40 or 50 people around you. Four or five of your fellow worshippers may be struggling with addiction. Yet only a few of those people seek treatment, and even fewer complete that treatment…
Miki Finn
January 22, 2021
AddictionAddiction RecoveryAddiction Treatment Programs

Should My Family Be Involved in My Addiction Treatment Program?

If you or your loved one is addicted to drugs or alcohol, this may be a frightening time for you. You know you need to seek addiction treatment, but you're concerned about your family as well. You're wondering if you should choose an addiction treatment program that involves your family or whether you or your loved one who has an addiction should go it alone. You may be embarrassed by…
Miki Finn
January 18, 2021
AddictionAddiction Treatment ProgramsAlcohol Addiction

How to Handle Instances of Peer Pressure and Alcohol

One thing that people often misunderstand is that peer pressure does not only affect teenagers. Adults are at risk of bowing to peer pressure as well. Sometimes you may have to involve trained individuals in your struggle to overcome peer pressure. Experts in addiction treatment suggest that alcohol is the second most abused substance after tobacco products like cigarettes. Whether an adult or a teen, you should learn how not…
Miki Finn
January 12, 2021
AddictionAddiction Treatment ProgramsAlcohol AddictionDrug Addiction

Four Ways Addiction Occurs

Traditional wisdom suggests two basic types of addiction. Either a person is born with the potential for addiction due to genetics, or they develop an addiction with extended substance abuse. Often, the issue becomes a combination of the two. That's a simplified explanation of this condition, but there may be more underlying issues when evaluating each individual's struggle. If someone you love is struggling with an addiction, determining the causes of…
Miki Finn
January 5, 2021
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