Treatment Program for Heroin Addiction in Delaware using Methadone
June 18, 2008
Methadone has been used in heroin addiction treatment in Delaware for more than three decades now. Though new methods of treatment have come into prominence, such as LAAM and buprenorphine, the popularity of methadone remains unshaken. Read more
Some Myths about the Heroin Treatment Program Clarified
April 27, 2008
For a long time, heroin addiction has maintained a top place when the various methods of drug addiction are maintained. Heroin is a highly addictive drug and it does cause a great deal of cravings, which is the reason why a person finds it very difficult to break this habit if he or she is once into it.
Heroin Addiction and Heroin Treatment
April 20, 2008
When you are in the midst of a heroin addiction, it can be very tough to recognize that you need help. While it is very easy to become addicted, the warning signs that your health is failing may be harder to address.
The Dangers of Heroin Addiction
April 11, 2008
Heroin is an opiate made from certain varieties of the poppy plant. Commonly sold on the streets as a powder, this highly addictive drug is typically “cut” with other substances. The drug addict faces many dangers when using heroin.
Help for Adult Children of Addiction
March 18, 2008
Adults who grew up in a home with alcoholism or drug addiction should realize the importance of seeking help for themselves. Regardless of whether the parent still suffers from addiction or is even in the child’s life, this situation can cause lifelong pain. Living in a dysfunctional family, instability, anger, feelings of abandonment, repressed emotions, and many other issues need to be worked through. Read more
Dependence is Both Physical and Psychological
March 16, 2008
Drug addiction is more than a physical dependence on a substance. When one has a drug addiction, they are dependent on the substance psychologically as well as physically. Drug abuse has increased over the past several years and is not limited to only a certain economical and social cultures, as believed by many. Drug abuse affects individuals of all walks of life. Read more