Addiction is a complex disease that affects millions of people worldwide. It not only impacts the individual struggling with substance abuse, but also their loved ones, friends, and community. Overcoming addiction requires more than just willpower – it requires a deep understanding of one’s motivations and behaviors. Motivational interviewing (MI) is an evidence-based approach used…
Why Outpatient Therapy is Important for Addiction Recovery Addiction is a complex and chronic disease that affects individuals physically, mentally, and emotionally. It not only impacts the person struggling with addiction but also their loved ones and the community as a whole. In recent years, there has been an increase in understanding the importance of…
Introduction to Addiction Recovery and the Importance of Setting Goals Addiction recovery is a journey that requires commitment, dedication, and determination. It involves overcoming physical, emotional, and psychological dependence on substances or behaviors that have been detrimental to one’s well-being. While seeking professional help from a treatment center like Ohio Treatment Center is an essential…
Amatus stands in solidarity with all of the people across the globe mourning the death of George Floyd and countless others who lost their lives unnecessarily. We are outraged and heartbroken. We support those fighting to combat hate, discrimination, and unfair treatment of our fellow humans. We stand with our staff, our clients, and all…
Why Don’t Young People Reach Out For Help With Alcoholism? “Alcohol isn’t really a drug…” “Alcohol is legal!” “It’s not as deadly as heroin- you know what your getting!” Many young adults who meet the diagnosis for alcohol use disorder aren’t seeking treatment, because they don’t think they have a problem. In a recent…
Drug dealers have taken on a new role as a chef, creating concoctions of multiple deadly drugs. Drug dealers have been marketing what they sell on the street as pills, heroin or cocaine, when in reality it is a mix of different drugs, they created to make more money while spending less. The drugs they…
College Students and Substance Abuse: Deadly Combinations College is often a time of exploration and learning, but did you know it is also a time of binge drinking and substance abuse? Studies show that college students are more likely to partake in binge-drinking, marijuana use, and prescription drug use, which often leads to substance abuse.…
Food, Exercise and Drug Addiction: A Strange Combination Eating healthy, exercise and drug addiction may seem like an odd combination, however recent studies show that exercise could decrease substance abuse and reinforce abstinence, while healthy eating may increase mood and long-term recovery. Exercising while using drugs is not recommended and could be very dangerous due…
Oxycodone Vs. Heroin When it comes to Oxycodone vs. heroin, many people question which is worse. The assumption is that heroin is worse than Oxycodone since one is a pill given out by doctors and one is bought on the street- however are they really that different? When it comes to Oxycodone, heroin and other…
Is Your New Year’s Resolution to Get Sober? Every year we make a bunch of New Year’s resolutions to live a healthier life, whether it is being more compassionate with others, eating healthier, more exercise, or getting sober. The problem with the new year, new me resolutions is that they often start off strong, only…