Man experiencing long-term effects of Vicodin abuse

Long-Term Effects of Vicodin Abuse

Our Vicodin addiction treatment program in San Antonio, TX, treats patients suffering from the long-term effects of Vicodin abuse. As you probably know, Vicodin is an opioid painkiller. Opioids produce morphine-like effects and are primarily used for pain relief, including anesthesia. Vicodin combines a narcotic pain reliever (hydrocodone) with acetaminophen, a non-opioid pain reliever available…

Identifying fentanyl addiction

Identifying a Fentanyl Addiction

Fentanyl is a highly addictive, synthetic drug. Doctors often prescribe these medications to people in acute pain situations where they are resistant to traditional opioids. These painkillers are nearly 100 times more potent than morphine, requiring just a small amount of the substance to offer most people relief. Because of how addictive it is, fentanyl…

how long does medication assisted treatment last

How Long Does Medication Assisted Treatment Last?

Medication assisted treatment, sometimes referred to as MAT, is a type of addiction treatment that utilizes medications as part of recovery. Historically, medication assisted treatment has been used in relation to opioid addictions and alcohol use disorders. More recent years have seen the method expanded to address other substance abuse disorders. One of the biggest…

Man thinking about caffeine addiction and drug addiction

Does Caffeine Addiction Lead to Drug Addiction?

Caffeine is a type of stimulant. It can improve concentration and create alertness. Overconsumption can change the brain’s function and, in some cases, lead to addiction. While a bit different than drug addiction, caffeine addiction still warrants treatment to reduce the side effects it can cause. Caffeine addiction and substance abuse… are they related? In…