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Resources for College Students Struggling with Addiction
At Amethyst, our goal is to meet people where they are in life, whether they’re an adult with a career or someone who is starting college. There’s no question that college is a difficult time for those who choose that path for their lives. Between the...
A Guide for Spouses of Individuals Suffering from Substance Abuse
Living with substance abuse is never easy. Those who suffer are fighting one of the most difficult diseases to overcome: addiction. For some of them, the people who love them most are caught in the crossfires. Being the spouse of an addicted person is difficult. In...
A Guide for Parents of Teens Suffering from Substance Abuse
Just like there is no one-size-fits-all method for treatment, there is no one-size-fits-all victim of substance use disorder. Some people are under the assumption that those who suffer from addiction can’t be younger or older than a certain age, but this is not the...
Domestic Abuse, Sexual Violence, and Substance Abuse
Domestic violence and substance abuse are often linked together. Many studies have shown that abusers in intimate partner violence (IPV) often engage in heavy alcohol or drug use before becoming violent. The abuser uses heavy drug or alcohol use to justify the abusive...
A Guide to Residential Alcohol Rehab Programs
When is it necessary to get help with alcoholism? In the beginning stages of Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD), most people can conceal their drinking from others. These individuals effectively live two lives. In many cases, they can maintain this separation for months or...
How to Cope with Depression (Without Drugs)
The physical and psychological effects of drug and alcohol withdrawal are frequent topics of discussion. Less frequently addressed, however, is the emotional toll of withdrawal. Depression is a fairly common withdrawal side effect for heavy and long-term substance...
Is Cocaine An Addictive Drug?
A powerful stimulant that is abused by thousands of American’s every year, consuming cocaine is far from an innocent act. The Drug Enforcement Agency categorizes cocaine as a schedule II controlled substance. Schedule II drugs are defined as “drugs with a high...
Tramadol Withdrawal Symptoms
An opioid-like painkiller, tramadol is used for relieving severe chronic pain. Despite it being considered one of the least potent opiate analgesics, becoming addicted to tramadol can occur swiftly and fiercely. Tramadol addiction has become increasingly more common...
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): an Introduction
The effectiveness of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy cannot be disputed, and it can be a major benefit if you think you may be struggling with a mental disorder.
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