Author: Charles Frank

This age group is especially vulnerable to the effects of drugs on the developing brain. Places that never had a strong meth presence are now seeing more labs, overdoses, and addiction rates rise. Additionally, there should be a doctor, nurse, friend or family member present for the withdrawal process. By incorporating extra water, laxatives, or […]

Within the 12 steps of NA, members are asked to admit they are powerless over their addiction and that their recovery relies on a “higher power.” This phrase can mean a variety of things and up to personal interpretation. “Having had a spiritual awakening as the result of these steps, we tried to carry this […]

The trimethoprim component of BACTRIM has been noted to impair phenylalanine metabolism, but this is of no significance in phenylketonuric patients on appropriate dietary restriction. BACTRIM-induced thrombocytopenia may be an immune-mediated disorder. Severe cases of thrombocytopenia that are fatal or life threatening have been reported. Thrombocytopenia usually resolves within a week upon discontinuation of BACTRIM. […]

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 […]