If you’re asking “I got a DUI, is my life over?” then the unthinkable has already happened and you find yourself pondering both your alcohol use and the implications of a drunk driving conviction. According to NHTSA, the number of deaths caused by drunk driving in the United States reached an all-time low in 2019. …
A dual diagnosis is made if you are simultaneously suffering from a substance use disorder and a co-occurring mental health condition – PTSD and addiction, for instance. Drug Addiction and PTSD PTSD is a mental health condition where symptoms are triggered by a traumatic event that you witnessed or experienced. It’s commonplace for anyone undergoing…
White knuckle sobriety is a term used to describe quitting alcohol without seeking support or therapy of any kind. Much like stopping drinking cold turkey or white-knuckling depression, some people may find white-knuckling sobriety is effective. However, it can truly be a dangerous strategy to get sober, especially when there are proven and safe methods…
To find the best West Coast rehab center for your needs, it’s vital to start with an accurate assessment and diagnosis of your substance use disorder or alcohol use disorder. Unfortunately, research shows that only around 10% of those who need addiction treatment go on to obtain the specialized treatment they need. It isn’t just…
An addiction specialist has the potential to help you move away from addiction to alcohol or drugs. Data from the 2019 National Survey on Drug Use and Health shows that over 20 million adults in the United States have substance use disorder, with alcohol use disorder accounting for more than 70% of this number. \…
Data shows that only one in ten people with addictions get the treatment they need, and with over 20 million people in the US diagnosed with substance use disorder, learning how to get someone into rehab is a useful skill to acquire. Whatever stage of the addiction treatment process you are in, whether you are…
‘Are sober living homes covered by insurance?’ is among the most common questions we field here at The District Recovery Community. TLDR: No, even with the enactment of the ACA (Affordable Care Act), sober living homes do not typically accept insurance. Do Sober Living Homes Take Insurance? Just like the cost of addiction treatment, the…
What are designer drugs, exactly? Well, these substances have been chemically altered in illegal labs to imitate the effects of other illicit drugs, but sometimes with new and even more powerful effects. Designer drugs impact both the body and mind, and they are entirely unregulated. Luckily, there are addiction treatment programs like The District Recovery‘s…
It should come as no surprise that the heroin effects on the body can be severe and wide-ranging, especially once addiction sets in. Addiction to heroin, formally known as opioid use disorder, is characterized by an array of distressing and unpleasant symptoms, both physical and psychological. For the purposes of today’s brief guide, we’ll focus…
While crystal meth may have been overshadowed by the opioid epidemic in the media, the long-term effects of meth are extremely damaging. Not only do you risk damaging your body and mind if you abuse crystal meth, but you could end up with substance use disorder. Today, we’ll be exploring the permanent effects of methamphetamine,…