A drug that has captured more and more headlines lately, fentanyl is a type of narcotic opioid. It’s most often used to relieve severe pain for people following intensive surgery or for people who suffer from chronic pain. Fentanyl is a highly addictive drug that easily leads to dependence or addiction when misused. Rarely do…
Gateway drugs are those that may lead to the use of other types of high-risk addictive drugs. Marijuana is perhaps the most recognized type of substance in this classification. This drug carries harmful risks in and of itself, but it is also more likely to lead a person into using other drugs over time. In…
Drug and alcohol addiction requires treatment in multiple ways. For most people, this includes detox and psychotherapy. Working closely to understand the addiction and its complications is important. Yet, there’s also the need to focus on holistic healing or healing that’s focused on the whole body, mind, and spirit. Experiential therapy may be one tool…