To understand co-occurring disorder treatment, a parent first needs to know what a co-occurring disorder is. Also known as dual diagnosis, a co-occurring disorder is a condition of suffering from both a mental health condition and a comorbid substance abuse problem. Although it sounds technical, comorbidity is simply a term for the simultaneous presence of …
After treatment, it is extremely important to use recovery tools to maintain long-term sobriety. What happens after rehab for most teens is an overwhelming sense of loneliness and isolation. Without the umbrella of a treatment center, they may feel like they are caught in a storm. However, when they use basic recovery tools, the storm …
The challenge of dealing with relapse triggers over the holiday season is more common than most people imagine. Triggers in addiction mean stressful events or situations that lead to a potential relapse. Such triggers activate the phenomenon of craving, which leads to the desire to use drugs and escape reality for an addict in early …
Opioid Overdose Statistics and Traffic Accidents Opioid overdose treatment options are required. Drug overdoses have overtaken traffic accidents as the leading cause of accidental death in the United States. The vast majority of these overdose deaths are connected to prescription opioid abuse and heroin abuse. Many of these opioid overdose statistics include teenagers trying these …
Parents need to understand the dangerous effects of opioids, including the new dangers of the ultra-powerful surgical drug fentanyl, on the teen brain and body. Opioid abuse can lead to deadly overdoses and extreme signs of opiate withdrawal. During withdrawal from opioid and fentanyl addiction, a teen’s body and brain suffer greatly. Opioid’s Effects …
Did you know that Hulu‘s content includes movies about substance abuse and addiction documentaries? This resourceful content being offered on the platform is an unexpected bonus of a Hulu plan. As an American entertainment company that provides “over-the-top media services,” Hulu is primarily focused on the instant streaming of television series. Indeed, the platform carries …
The addiction & recovery experts at Teen Rehab have named Amazon’s Prime video as the gold standard of offering quality movies about addiction & recovery content on the internet. Indeed, Amazon recovery education is the real deal because Amazon has made such a concerted effort. Amazon Prime video offers an extensive catalog of shows and …
Did a deadly drug cocktail end up robbing the world of Princess Leia? As Princess Leia in the Star Wars film series, the most popular science fiction storyline of the modern age, Carrie Fisher was a true star. Despite being only twenty-years-old when the first movie was shot and costumed in a flowing white gown …
Amy Winehouse suffered from the co-occurring disorders of alcohol abuse and bulimia nervosa. Thus, her death as a result of the deadly combination of these occurring disorders was not surprising. Still, as one of the great singers of her generation, the death of Amy Winehouse (14 September 1983 – 23 July 2011) to alcohol toxicity …
Prescription drug abuse killed Heath Ledger, and his accidental drug overdose and addiction to prescription drugs needs to be a national wake-up call for teenagers and their parents. As prescription drug overdose becomes more common, the death of a major celebrity like Heath Ledger can be used as a lighthouse leading to recovery. Ultimately, the …
Whether you’re in the mood for a light family comedy or a hard-hitting documentary on important topics, such as substance abuse, Netflix has you covered. If you are looking for the latter, here are eight documentaries about the drug trade, the effects of drugs, and stories of recovery.
Some people underestimate the seriousness of bullying and the long-term effects it can have on teens. In fact, one of the consequences of bullying can be adult depression. Watching a few movies about bullying is a great way to shed some light on the matter and help you understand just how much of a negative impact …