Addiction is a severe problem affecting millions of people, including many Louisiana residents. Springfield Wellness Center is here to help those struggling in the Pelican State find better addiction care for their specific needs. Our team of experts will work with individuals and families to create customized treatment plans that address the unique challenges of…
Fentanyl addiction is a severe problem in the United States. The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) calls fentanyl a powerful synthetic opioid that is up to 100 times more potent than morphine. Fentanyl is often prescribed to patients with severe pain, such as cancer patients. However, because of its potency, fentanyl is also often…
What is the toll of addiction? Clearly, statistics tell a story. However, the heart speaks louder than impersonal statistics ever could. After watching both clients and loved ones struggle in the tenuous clutches of addiction for over twenty years, we can’t remain silent about the problem—or the power of addiction treatment. Addiction can seem like…
When someone abuses amphetamines, whether they’re taking methamphetamines (meth) or abusing prescription medication, they’re endangering their physical and mental health. Because of the drugs’ addictive properties, amphetamine withdrawal can be quite risky without medical supervision. Professional amphetamine addiction treatment ensures patients make it through withdrawal safely, helping prepare them for the next steps in recovery.…
An alcohol detox center gets your addiction recovery started by supporting you as you go through alcohol withdrawal. As a rule, most withdrawal symptoms will fade in a matter of days. However, some kinds of symptoms may linger for extended periods of time. If this happens to you, you have post-acute withdrawal syndrome, or PAWS.…
The opioid family of substances includes some of the nation’s most widely prescribed medications. These substances are also frequent targets of abuse or misuse. In addition, some people abuse illegal opioid street drugs. If abuse leads to addiction, an opioid detox center in Louisiana can help you recover. Some opioids are targeted for misuse more…
Like millions of people across the U.S., you may have a prescription for a benzodiazepine or benzo. Sedative medications in this category can provide treatment for a variety of health conditions. However, their use comes with some notable risks, including the possibility of abuse and addiction. You may be able to spot a benzo problem…
In a typical year, millions of Americans misuse an opioid substance. Some of these people take heroin or another illegal drug. However, the vast majority take prescription opioid medication. Opioid misuse can easily lead to opioid addiction. This is true no matter the particular substance you take. To recover from addiction, you first need help…
During Mardi Gras and at other times of the year, alcohol use is the norm for many of America’s young adults. That includes people who only drink in low or moderate amounts. However, it also includes people who drink heavily, either long-term or during alcohol binges. Substantial numbers of young adults who drink have a…
Mardi Gras, or Fat Tuesday, is an annual holiday known for its focus on parties and alcohol use. During the holiday, many participants take part in binge drinking. That’s the term for heavy, short-term alcohol consumption that results in drunkenness. Binge drinking is America’s most widespread and damaging alcohol abuse or misuse pattern. Not everyone…