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What Does Cocaine Do to Your Body?

What Does Cocaine Do to Your Body?

Cocaine is a common street drug that acts as a stimulant and is highly addictive. In 2022, it was the second most used illicit drug in the United States. Cocaine can be very damaging to your health, both in the short term and long term, and comes with the risk of...

How Can I Find a Recovery Support Group in Indiana?

How Can I Find a Recovery Support Group in Indiana?

In 2022, 48.7 million people suffered from a substance use disorder (SUD), so if you are one of those people, you’re not alone. Often, those in recovery find it beneficial to attend support groups to interact with peers and to share their struggles and successes. If...

Should My Family Be Involved in My Recovery

Should My Family Be Involved in My Recovery

A substance abuse disorder (SUD) affects not only the individual, but their entire family. It can be very destructive to family relationships, but during recovery, the family can play an instrumental role in the healing process. In fact, family involvement in your...

What Does Alcohol Do to Your Brain?

What Does Alcohol Do to Your Brain?

Alcohol has negative effects on most of the systems and organs in the body, including the brain. These effects can occur with short-term use, but more serious effects occur with long-term alcohol use. If you regularly use alcohol, it’s important to be aware of these...

Is Naltrexone Addictive?

Is Naltrexone Addictive?

It’s important to remember that one, naltrexone can be an effective tool in addiction treatment and is not addictive. Two, naltrexone is not a stand-alone treatment, but part of an overall treatment program.

Can Alcohol Cause Anxiety Disorders?

Can Alcohol Cause Anxiety Disorders?

Alcohol does not directly cause an anxiety disorder, but it can cause anxiety symptoms or worsen the symptoms of a pre-existing anxiety disorder.

Is Adderall Addictive?

Is Adderall Addictive?

Many people don’t think that Adderall is a problem drug because of its medical applications, but it’s highly addictive and can have harmful effects when it’s overused.

How Can You Persuade Someone to Go to Rehab?

How Can You Persuade Someone to Go to Rehab?

While you can’t force someone to seek help, you can try to persuade them to get treatment by educating yourself about addiction and approaching them with empathy and compassion.

What are the Signs of a Functioning Alcoholic?

What are the Signs of a Functioning Alcoholic?

Some people are what’s known as functional alcoholics, maintaining what may appear on the surface to be a “normal” life. However, there are signs that you can look for if you think that a loved one, or you, may be a functioning alcoholic.

Fentanyl Addiction Treatment

Fentanyl Addiction Treatment

At Bridges of Hope, we offer fentanyl addiction treatment programs, as well as long term support during recovery. You’ll experience treatment in a comfortable and safe setting and receive compassionate support and care.

Adderall Addiction Treatment

Adderall Addiction Treatment

At Bridges of Hope, we offer several options for Adderall addiction treatment, as well as long-term support during recovery.

Marijuana Addiction Treatment

Marijuana Addiction Treatment

At Bridges of Hope, we offer several options for marijuana addiction treatment, as well as long term support during recovery.

Is Fentanyl Addictive?

Is Fentanyl Addictive?

It’s important to understand what fentanyl is and the dangers of fentanyl, including dependence and addiction.

5 Key Benefits of Alcohol Detox

5 Key Benefits of Alcohol Detox

Alcohol abuse can negatively affect your life and your body in a multitude of ways. The good news is that alcohol detox can reduce or even reverse some of the issues caused by alcohol.

How Is Withdrawal from Meth Treated?

How Is Withdrawal from Meth Treated?

When someone is addicted to meth, withdrawal is not a pleasant experience, leading many people to relapse. It’s not a good idea to quit on your own.

How IOP Can Provide Support and Accountability

How IOP Can Provide Support and Accountability

If you can’t do inpatient treatment for any reason, an IOP is an option that can provide the therapy, support, accountability, and other elements that you need without fully disrupting your life.