Many factors contribute to the development of substance use dependency. One of those factors is a physiological process that happens over time with continued substance use and may not be noticed by the user because it happens so incrementally. Awareness of a problem only arises when the person experiences an inability to stop using. Therefore,…
“If you use marijuana, you will end up using more dangerous drugs” is a phrase commonly heard when people talk about substance use problems and how they develop. The notion that the use of a substance viewed as less harmful will lead to the use of harder, more addictive substances is known as Gateway Theory…
Happy Holidays! What does this statement mean to you? For many, it means joyous gatherings with family and friends to celebrate the end of a year and beginning anew. For others, who are struggling with substances and other challenges in their lives, participating in holiday gatherings can be very stressful. This stress is due in…
Adderall is one of the most commonly abused drugs in the United States. However, it’s taken for reasons other than prescribed by individuals across various age groups and backgrounds. People also obtain it illegally, which potentially leads to abuse and addiction. The prescription drug addiction treatment staff at AspenRidge Fort Collins Recovery Center helps individuals understand…
You’ve been toying with the idea of smoking dabs. You figure it’s a great way to reach the high quickly. But did you know that there are several undesirable side effects of smoking dabs? Some of them might even necessitate professional intervention. What are Dabs? The Marijuana addiction treatment CO frequently welcomes clients who dabs…
You struggle with chemical dependency. However, unlike so many other people who have an addiction to a drug, you use multiple substances. Maybe you don’t care what you use as long as it gets you high. No matter how you got to this point, there’s help for polysubstance abuse. Understanding the Mechanisms of Polysubstance Abuse…
International Overdose Awareness Day (IOAD) started in 2001 in Melbourne, Australia. Since then, it has become one of the largest events in the world that promote awareness for drug and alcohol addiction. Organizations around the world will host nearly 1,000 events to observe IOAD in August 2019. The addiction rehab center in Fort Collins, CO will be…
What is fentanyl? Fentanyl is a synthetic opioid. It is an opioid that is similar to morphine but far more potent. Fentanyl is a pain killer that doctors prescribe after they perform surgery. If you have chronic pain, a doctor may offer fentanyl as a long-term treatment for your pain. Like other drugs, you will…
“O God, that men should put an enemy in their mouths to steal away their brains!” ~ Cassio, from William Shakespeare’s Othello Addiction thrives on secrecy and deception. Substance abusers hide their habits by using slang or street names for drugs. In a very practical way, this is their own real language, and they use…
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says that fentanyl is responsible for 29% of all fatal overdoses. This makes it the #1 cause of ODs in the U.S. Throughout every era, the American population seems to gravitate toward a different drug. The 1980s had cocaine. The 90s had heroin. In the early 2000s, addicts…