Pain medications become important in many situations. They can help in acute situations, such as after an injury or surgery. Using them over time can be problematic, though, because pain medication addiction can occur even if you follow all of the rules. That’s why there are times when you need to reach out for help.…
The first known use of opioids was back in 3400 BC when individuals cultivated opium poppies for their sedative properties. It quickly spread from Southwest Asia to Egypt and was referred to as the “joy plant.” There was no way of knowing way back then that this flower would be the source of what has…
Adderall is a legitimate medication that helps people who struggle with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Over the years, though, people who don’t have ADHD have found ways to abuse this drug. Below is more information about Adderall abuse symptoms. First, it’s important for people to know the dangers of abusing this drug before it’s…
A detox program allows our patients to safely, gradually remove a psychoactive drug from their system without experiencing the dangerous side-effects that accompany certain types of withdrawal. Even people who carefully follow a doctor’s instructions can develop a dependence on certain medications. If you are considering a medical detox program in Springfield, Ohio, Ethan Crossing…
If you are a parent in today’s world, one of your biggest concerns is seeing your child develop a drug addiction. While certainly not every child heads down this path, there are unfortunately many options today that make this possible. For many kids, starting the use of one drug or other substance, known as a…
If you or a loved one is struggling with drug addiction, then a Columbus drug rehab center may be the best solution. At Ethan Crossing Recovery, we offer drug rehab near Columbus for residents and out-of-state visitors. It doesn’t matter whether you live in Columbus or whether you are coming from out of state. In…
If you are addicted to drugs, it is a battle that cannot be fought successfully on your own. Even if you have hit rock bottom and want to kick your habit, drugs can have a powerful hold on you physically and psychologically. Because of this, you should always seek help at a Cincinnati drug rehab…
Many people know the dangers of combining drugs and alcohol. Yet, many people do not know that addiction can happen often both with prescription and illicit drugs. What is polysubstance abuse? Could you have an addiction to more than one substance? For those who are using more than one drug, our team at Ethan Crossing…
Prescription drugs can be abused by anyone – those who they were prescribed for or those who obtain them illicitly and use them. Any time these drugs are used outside of a prescription, they put people at risk. Often, they can lead to addiction as well. Understanding what the most commonly abused prescription drugs are may…
Opioids vs opiates – the two terms are often used interchangeably but are often misunderstood. No matter which version you use, both types have contributed to the early death of over 480,000 people from 1999 through 2018, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. These figures are very scary, especially if you realize you…
