Cocaine is a stimulant drug derived from the coca plant. First synthesized over 100 years ago and used in common products like over-the-counter remedies and even Coca-Cola, cocaine soon became recognized as addictive. An accessible street drug in powder form or as smokable crack, cocaine sends thousands of people into cocaine addiction treatment programs annually.…
Heroin abuse and addiction still affect hundreds of thousands of Americans annually. Opium, derived from the opium poppy flower, had been used as a recreational drug for thousands of years, but it was not until 1874 that heroin was synthesized from opium. It was used medically for pain management until its extreme addictiveness was understood…
There are several dangers of opiates, particularly their highly addictive nature. In the 90s, they were marketed as non-addictive but are now one the leading causes of overdose cases in the United States. Moreover, these overdoses occur when people combine opiates with other drugs such as benzodiazepines. The opioid epidemic has swept the nation and…
The use of benzos can be highly pleasurable at first. However, benzo addiction inevitably will negatively impact health, career, and relationships. Read on to learn more about the signs of benzo addiction and to get information on contacting the addiction treatment program at Pennsylvania Adult and Teen Challenge. What Is Benzo Addiction? Before determining if…
What does a typical cocaine addiction treatment center offer its clients? Because cocaine is considered a highly addictive substance, and its misuse usually results in severe addiction, the ideal treatment center should allow clients to complete the full course of addiction treatment within its walls. Most treatment centers offer various services to make getting professional…
Meth addiction is one of the hardest substance use disorders to overcome, which is why meth addiction treatment centers often offer a comprehensive range of treatments. These treatments include everything from medical detoxification services to outpatient services and aftercare. The idea is for clients to undergo the entire course of their addiction treatment plan in…
According to the Child Welfare Information Gateway, 12% of American children live with at least one parent with a substance use disorder. Addiction can affect every family member, making their inclusion in the recovery process vital. A family therapy program can address the substance use disorder’s impact on family dynamics, and the person in recovery…
In the past, people of all ages used cocaine because they believed it was safe for unregulated consumption. Cocaine, derived from the coca plant, could be found in over-the-counter medications, family remedies, and even the original Coca-Cola recipe. Eventually, all that changed. Medical professionals understood its highly addictive qualities and began to use it legally…
Faith-based treatment for addiction is an effective treatment for the devout, those seeking to return to the faith of their youth, and those seeking a spiritual path for the first time. In the Pennsylvania faith-based addiction center at Pennsylvania Adult and Teen Challenge (PAATC), we combine our evidence-based therapies with a fully immersive faith experience.…
The power of faith-based addiction treatment combines spiritual practices and evidence-based therapies. There seems little dispute about the efficacy of religious addiction treatment for those who are part of a particular faith tradition. About 75% of rehab centers in the United States offer faith-based addiction treatment. To learn more about the benefits of faith-based addiction…