Author: Charles Frank

They may mistakenly think that those who use drugs lack moral principles or willpower and that they could stop their drug use simply by choosing to. In reality, drug addiction is a complex disease, and quitting usually takes more than good intentions or a strong will. Drugs change the brain in ways that make quitting […]

Check to ensure you’re not hyping team members up to create a rivalry rather than harmony. However, it’s important to understand any potential issues or any questions that may arise if you move to a commission-based pay system for your employees, especially if it’s something you’ve never done before. These can be competitive positions that […]

Especially if their previous solution to stress was to drink alcohol. There are terms that people use that they never consider to be offensive, like alcoholic. Instead, we refer to someone as having an alcohol use disorder or struggling with alcoholism or alcohol addiction. Incorporating effective Therapy Techniques such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and […]

Opioid withdrawal can be very uncomfortable and difficult for the patient. It is very common for people who complete withdrawal management to relapse to drug use. It is unrealistic to think that withdrawal management will lead to sustained abstinence. Rather, withdrawal management is an important first step before a patient commences psychosocial treatment. Abruptly stopping […]

Poor judgment and reasoning skills, psychosis, paranoia, and self-injurious or violent action may occur in those already prone to these behaviors. The person may develop a type of psychosis similar to that seen in schizophrenia. A typical dose is 5 to 10 milligrams, and 10 mg has been reported to cause stupor. The effects are […]

With no money, no home, and no ability to get either, children, teens, and young adults find themselves in a unique position when homeless, which can lead to low self-esteem, anxiety, and depression. While some children, teens, and young adults are homeless because the rest of their family is homeless, many more become homeless for […]

We observe that individuals who participate in sober living have greater outcomes in long-term recovery. With the addiction crisis striking our community and national overdose rates continuing to climb, the need for a strong connection to recovery communities is imperative. Solutions is dedicated to providing services that connect individuals to the thriving recovery community that […]

Even if you don’t drink a lot, the end of an alcohol-free month is a good time to reflect on your relationship with alcohol. Tools on the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism website can help calculate how many calories you drink each week and how much money you spend on alcohol over the […]

Muscle soreness is the main reason why people want to stop using statins. Studies have evaluated many therapies for resolving statin muscle aches, including vitamin D, and coenzyme Q10, but have not found compelling evidence that any of them are effective. Statins are prescription drugs you take as pills to lower cholesterol. Too much cholesterol […]

Abusing the two substances can also result in various behavioral or social problems, such as depression and alienation from family. In some cases, those who abuse these substances experience problems with work and finances as well. For instance, some can interfere with how well a drug works, while others can cause increased side effects. People […]