What Is Naltrexone? Naltrexone is an opioid antagonist, which means it blocks the euphoric and sedative effects of opioids by binding to the brain’s opioid receptors without activating them. It’s also used to reduce alcohol cravings by modulating the brain’s reward system. Unlike medications such as methadone or buprenorphine, naltrexone doesn’t activate opioid receptors—it simply […]
How Do I Know If My Binge Drinking is Really Alcoholism?
What is Binge Drinking? Binge drinking is defined by the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) as drinking enough alcohol to bring your blood alcohol concentration (BAC) to 0.08% or higher. For most people, this typically means consuming five or more drinks for men, or four or more drinks for women, in about […]
How Do I Know If I Need to Go Into Detox for My Substance Abuse?
Substance abuse can take a serious toll on a person’s physical health, mental well-being, and overall quality of life. One of the most critical steps toward recovery is recognizing when professional help is necessary. Detox is often the first stage in overcoming substance dependence, but many individuals struggle to determine whether they need a medically […]
How to Overcome Shame and Guilt in Addiction Recovery
For many of us, moving into addiction recovery is just the first step of the path to recovery. Once we’ve overcome chemical dependence, we have to work towards recovering from the damage that substance abuse has caused in the rest of our lives.
