May 16th is Sex Differences in Health Awareness Day, which gives GateHouse Treatment the perfect opportunity to stress the benefits of gender-centric addiction treatment.
On October 12, 2022, the FDA announced an Adderall shortage in the United States. Companies that produced amphetamine mixed salts were experiencing manufacturing delays or not producing enough to meet demand, the FDA said. However, the complete explanation is more complicated. At GateHouse Treatment, we’ve written previously about the rise of Adderall abuse in the
Ketamine Therapy: Until recently, ketamine has been relatively rare, known mostly as a horse tranquilizer. Initially developed in 1962 as a short-acting veterinary anesthetic, it has gained significant attention for its potential as a breakthrough therapy for mental health conditions. This dissociative anesthetic has become standard in various medical settings, including surgery, but its novel
Untreated & Unheard: The Addiction Crisis in America is a powerful documentary streaming for free on Pluto TV that addresses the opioid epidemic and the families it affects, from the inception of this human catastrophe to what progress is underway to address it. The film opens with a sobering statistic — someone dies every 11
Dealing with drug addiction is never easy, and it can be especially difficult when your spouse is the one struggling. If a problem becomes too severe, you might wonder, “Can I put my husband in rehab?” Knowing you are not alone is important when married to someone with a substance abuse disorder. Addiction affects millions
Schizophrenia and drug use: Schizophrenia is a severe chronic mental disorder that alters someone’s mood and behavior. The symptoms that characterize the condition are delusions, disorganized thinking, abnormal motor skills, and, most famously, hallucinations. The causes of schizophrenia aren’t entirely understood, but research suggests it’s a complex interplay between someone’s genetics and environment. Some predictive
Prescription drugs can sometimes adversely affect a person’s health, even if taken according to doctor’s orders. Every person is different, and no two people react the same to medications such as Adderall and Vyvanse. Individuals receive prescriptions for amphetamines to treat their ADHD, and though they are effective, they can sometimes negatively affect the general
An addiction relapse prevention plan is a key aspect of long-term sobriety. The right tools must be in place to fully recover from substance abuse. Many people struggling with addiction will relapse after their first time in rehabilitation, and most will require a second stint in a sober living facility. Avoiding this fate is important,
Can addiction be cured? It’s a question as common as it is complicated. As treatment for drug or alcohol addiction continues to evolve, more addiction solutions come to light. Addiction experts continue finding new, effective treatment options for individuals struggling with sobriety, and pre-existing treatments are improving. Many have wondered if addiction is curable. There
Intervention methods, right and wrong, are important to remember when intervening in a loved one’s life. When a group decides to address a friend or family member’s drug addiction, their heart is usually in the right place. They want to make their loved ones aware of their self-destructive habits, and they want them to get
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