Cocaine abuse during pregnancy can harm the development of your baby and have lasting effects long into childhood that include learning problems, behavioral problems and ADHD. It’s important for women… Read More
What you need to know about using Heroin while Pregnant
Heroin use during pregnancy is extremely dangerous and requires specialized treatment in order to safely detox both the mother and the baby. Fetal addiction to heroin is very common and… Read More
Pregnancy and Drug Addiction Treatment
Seeking treatment for drug addiction is never easy to do, but it’s made even more difficult for women who are pregnant. Pregnant women face unique barriers to overcoming substance addiction… Read More
The Facts and Effects of Methamphetamine Addiction and Pregnancy
Methamphetamines abuse (which includes crystal meth, speed and Ecstasy) can create serious health problems, but methamphetamine addiction and pregnancy is an especially dangerous combination. Using meth creates anxiety, increased blood… Read More
Drug Addiction and Pregnancy: The Risks and Facts
Drug addiction and pregnancy is a scary combination that is not only dangerous to the mother but to the unborn baby as well. Babies born to mothers who abused drugs… Read More
Guide to Stimulants
Stimulants are medications that are usually prescribed to treat ADHD, or attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, and are a class of drugs that elevate mood and increase energy and alertness. They give… Read More
Are Hallucinogens Harmful To Your Health?
What are hallucinogens? Hallucinogens are psychedelic or mind-expanding drugs that cause intense changes in a person’s perception of reality. They include any drugs that cause a person to have visual… Read More
What Parents Should Know About Prescription Drug Use
Prescription drug abuse is a rapidly increasing problem, especially among 12- to 17-year-olds. According to a study by the National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse at Columbia University, the… Read More
What you need to know about Prescription Painkillers
What is prescription painkiller addiction? How can you tell someone is suffering from it? Addiction to prescription painkillers occurs when someone has a compulsive need to use painkillers and is… Read More
Understanding Holistic Dual Diagnosis Treatment
Having a dual diagnosis of alcohol or drug addiction together with a mood or personality disorder such as depression, anxiety or bi-polar disorder requires great care and special attention during… Read More
