What to do if your child is addicted to drugs
If you're concerned that your child may be struggling with addiction, it's important to take action. This guide provides practical advice for parents on how to recognize the signs of drug addiction and what steps to take to help your child on the road to recovery....
10 Key Questions to Ask When Selecting a Drug Treatment Center
We understand that choosing a drug rehab facility can be a challenging task. With so many options available, it can be tough to know where to start. That's why we've put together a comprehensive guide to help you make an informed decision. 10 key questions when...
The Opioid Epidemic: How to Spot the Signs of Use Disorder
Opioid use disorder (OUD) is a serious medical condition characterized by the excessive and prolonged use of opioids, including prescription painkillers, heroin, and fentanyl. OUD affects millions of people worldwide, and its prevalence has been increasing rapidly in...
Road to Recovery: 10 Essential Tips for Selecting the Right Rehab Facility
Choosing a rehabilitation facility can be a daunting task. With so many options available, it's hard to know where to start. Here at Hacienda Paradiso, we understand that finding the right rehabilitation center is critical to your recovery. That's why we've put...
Substance Dependence: Understanding Addiction and Overcoming It
Introduction Substance dependence also referred to as addiction, is a chronic, relapsing disorder characterized by compulsive drug seeking and use despite the harmful consequences. The addictive nature of substance dependence can cause significant damage to a person's...
Fentanyl Addiction: Causes, Symptoms and Treatment
Fentanyl is a synthetic opioid drug that is often used as a painkiller for severe pain. However, due to its highly addictive nature, it has become a significant public health concern, leading to an increase in addiction cases. Fentanyl addiction is a serious problem...
What does weed do to your behaviour?
Weed comes under the heading of cannabis. This is an umbrella term for all soft drugs extracted from a hemp plant. Weed can have a major impact on your behaviour. This can range from memory and concentration problems to confusion and complete memory loss. This greatly...
Oxycodone addiction: a strong painkiller
Oxycodone (also known as 'Oxycontin', 'Oxynorm' or 'oxy') is a strong painkiller given by doctors to people with cancer or a lot of pain. A person gets this painkiller after major surgery, for example. Oxycodone can be very addictive. A person can die from taking too...
Methadone addiction: risks, withdrawal and treatment
The dangers of designer drugs addiction
Designer drugs are drugs designed in a laboratory specifically to mimic a particular effect of already-known drugs. They are also called 'research chemicals' or 'New Psychoactive Substances' (NPS). What are designer drugs? The first drugs were always plant-based....
Nitrous oxide more addictive than thought: ‘It’s not a harmless drug’
Despite the fact that the effect of a balloon of nitrous oxide dissipates quickly, its risks are greater than they first appear. What are the dangers of using nitrous oxide, also known as laughing gas? And can you actually become addicted to this drug? What is nitrous...
Social anxiety disorder: Symptoms, causes and treatment
Social anxiety disorder, also known as social phobia, can have a major impact on your life. Where others approach social affairs whistling, you experience a lot of anxiety in certain situations or even your daily activities. This can be very annoying. A social phobia...
