Archive: Types of Addiction

Alcohol addiction happens in several stages, each with its own markers that can be used as early warnings. The progression speed through those stages differs from one person to another, but early recognition of signs can help prevent descent into alcohol use disorder (AUD). This post discusses in detail the five stages of alcohol addiction, ... Read more

If you’ve ever been drunk, you might’ve noticed that alcohol affects your eyes. You may suddenly be seeing two of your friends at a party or may look in the mirror and notice that your eyes are red or bloodshot. These are all normal signs of intoxication. Alcohol consumption has an impact on every part ... Read more

The National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) defines binge drinking as drinking enough alcohol in one sitting (about two hours) to raise blood alcohol concentration (BAC) to 0.08%. That percentage means that for every 100 ml of blood, there is 80 mg of alcohol, which is enough to render the person unable to ... Read more

When a parent is consumed by alcohol abuse, meeting their child’s fundamental needs — such as affection, education, healthcare, nutrition, and safety  — often takes a back seat. This can plunge households into chaos. Children may feel trapped, witness violence and arguments, and blame themselves for their needs not having been met. The resulting unpredictable ... Read more

When opioid use becomes concerning, it’s difficult to know where to turn. The thought of withdrawal symptoms is understandably worrying. Opioid tapering is a carefully planned, patient-focused process that allows people to reduce or eliminate opioids using a manageable plan. Those who undergo opioid tapering benefit from continuous guidance that reduces their risk of relapse ... Read more

If you, or someone you know, are suffering from opioid addiction, and daily pills aren’t a viable option, a monthly opioid blocker shot might be a better alternative. These shots can be helpful in treating opioid addiction, especially for patients who may not be able to keep taking pills at fixed times every day. Here’s ... Read more

The effects of the ongoing opioid crisis are widely debated in the public, yet there is a persistent need for a stronger focus on what can be done to curb its effects. This article explores several evidence-based strategies key actors can employ to counter the effects of the opioid epidemic and discusses some interventions for ... Read more

Opioid drugs are excellent analgesics for acute and chronic pain patients but have significant risks. For decades, opioid-treated patients have become addicted to these painkillers, leading to drug abuse, overdoses, and even death. That’s why healthcare providers use an opioid risk tool (ORT) to assess the likelihood of this happening before starting patients on opioid ... Read more

The opioid lawsuit’s main goal is to prove that the unethical practices of pharmaceutical companies led to the opioid crisis and all the pain and suffering that followed. Though Purdue Pharma is widely seen as the main culprit in the opioid epidemic due to its drug OxyContin, there are many other companies mentioned in the ... Read more