Author name: Dr. Vahid Osman

As researchers gain more insight into alcohol’s effect on the body, increasing numbers of people are questioning and evaluating their drinking habits. While there aren’t ironclad standards for what constitutes alcoholism, there are some general guidelines regarding social drinking, binge drinking and over-drinking behaviors.

Relapse is a reality that many people face after leaving their rehab treatment facilities. Rehab programs typically do their best to prepare these people for handling a potential relapse, providing them with coping skills that can be used out in the world.

It takes courage to ask for help under any circumstances. It is an especially brave choice to seek assistance for an alcohol or substance use disorder.

Unfortunately, there are many people suffering from substance use disorder in the state of Indiana. In 2017, 29.4 out of 100,000 people were suffering from some form of substance use disorder. That’s statically higher than the national average of 21.7 out of 100,000.

The recovery process aims to transcend mere cessation from consuming addictive substances. In other words, there is a higher purpose than just stopping an addict from drinking or using drugs.

Methadone is a legal opioid used for both pain treatment and as a therapy for people recovering from an opioid addiction, such as one to heroin. Methadone is, however, like most opioids, extremely addictive. When prescribed in a professional treatment facility as a maintenance therapy, any addiction formed is curbed and ended.

Xanax is a drug used to treat anxiety and/or panic disorders. It’s not an opioid – it’s part of a drug class called benzodiazepines, AKA benzos. Xanax is the most frequently prescribed psychoactive drug in America. Treatments vary between 0.25mg and 2mg pills, two or three times a day.

Alcoholics Anonymous was formed in 1935 as a group of people committed to maintaining sobriety. It’s an international fellowship that hosts meetings worldwide, completely free to join and attend.

The process of looking for a new job is tough for anyone. It’s endless paperwork and submitting resumes and writing/reading emails and going to interviews, and it’s never exactly thrilling. For recovering addicts, however, the process can be monumentally difficult.

Illicit drugs are ubiquitous in America, but Indiana seems to have more issues than most states. As a matter of fact, Indiana is seventh on the list of states that are experiencing severe problems with drug use. The authorities determine this by the number of people using substances in the state, the law enforcement response to the crisis, and public health issues.