The Live Free Recovery Blog

Just like with any substance of abuse, or anything that the brain and body have grown accustomed to consuming or doing, once a person stops doing that thing, he or she begins to experience withdrawals. This includes the consumption of alcohol. When a person regularly consumes alcohol and then stops for whatever reason, he or she begins to experience withdrawal...

Tramadol dependency is an ever-growing concern among all age brackets alike. Drug statistics note that nearly 10 million people aged 12 and up abuse prescription drugs such as tramadol. Studies have further concluded that an average of 38 lives per day are claimed by opioid-based substances. Cases of tramadol addiction can be concealed as many may unknowingly have Tramadol-based prescriptions...

Fentanyl is an extremely potent and powerful synthetic opioid that’s typically used for pain relief (severe cases). As with many powerful drugs, fentanyl has the risk of being abused. Due to its potency, an addiction can develop in those who are abusing the drug or taking more of the drug than required. This can lead to fentanyl withdrawal symptoms once...

Aversion therapy is a form of therapy in which the patient is exposed to an unpleasant stimulus under the control of a therapist. The therapist then reinforces aversion behavior. The stimulus can be food or another item that the person has displayed aggression towards, drinking alcohol, taking certain medication he/she is addicted to, physical activity associated with drug use (e.g.,...

Alcohol withdrawal and hangovers are easy to get confused about. That’s why many people wonder is a hangover alcohol withdrawal? In short, though, hangovers are not withdrawn, and alcohol withdrawal is not a hangover. So what’s the big difference, and why are they so easily confused for one another?  Alcohol withdrawal is when a person has been drinking alcohol regularly...

According to Nikola Djordjevic, MD stated, “Alcohol consumption in moderate amounts has not been found to cause dementia or any other cognitive impairments. However, excessive alcohol use and abuse in old age have been associated with changes in brain structure that increase the risk of Alzheimer’s and variants of dementia.” There was a study in 2018 though that discovered that...

Alcohol use disorder, known by many as alcoholism, is a serious condition where a person cannot manage his or her alcohol consumption. People that suffer from alcoholism are addicted to alcohol and are unable to use this substance in moderation. Unfortunately, this is very harmful to the physical and mental health of the person abusing alcohol. Therefore, it is important...

The continuum of care when it comes to addiction treatment doesn’t just end when addiction treatment ends. There are still measures that people in recovery from substance addiction need to take to make sure that they can maintain their sobriety long-term. For example, some people need active help transitioning back into the real world after completing their addiction treatment programs. ...

Paying for rehab can be both expensive and stressful. In fact, the burden of payment can often seem to be worse than suffering from the actual addiction itself. Many people that are looking to attend rehab may ask themselves, does insurance cover rehab? This is because such people are looking for some form of financial assistance when it comes to...

You’re staring into the mirror after two nights of blackout drinking. As you clean the mess of your bathroom, you ask yourself… ”Do I need help with addiction?”. Seeking addiction treatment is a major step towards an alternative lifestyle.  Addiction is a chronic but treatable disease. Thus, receiving drug addiction help is an impressive feat that you should be proud...