Understanding Addiction: The Brain and How It Works
Understanding Addiction Sometimes, people think addiction is just about making bad choices or not having enough willpower. But actually, science tells us it’s more complicated than that. Addiction is a disease, like diabetes or heart disease. It changes the brain and makes it hard to stop using drugs or alcohol. Let’s learn more about understanding […]
Stumbling Isn’t Falling: Why a Relapse Doesn’t Mean Failure in the Fight Against Addiction
Introduction You know how in a video game, sometimes you lose a life, but you get to try again? That’s a bit like what happens when someone dealing with addiction has a relapse. It’s a stumble, but it doesn’t mean the game is over. Let’s learn more about relapses and why they don’t mean failure. […]
How Genes and Addiction are Connected: A Simple Explanation
Introduction How do genes and addiction correlate? You might have heard that the color of your eyes or height can be because of your genes, passed down from your mom and dad. But did you know that genes can also play a role in addiction? Like certain traits or features, addiction can sometimes “run in […]
The Connection Between Anxiety, Depression, and Addiction
When it comes to mental health, individuals with anxiety and depression are twice as likely to also be diagnosed with substance abuse disorder. These 3 conditions often coexist — creating a challenging web to untangle. Renew Health recognizes the significance of understanding the connection between these conditions to get to the root cause and better […]
Harm Reduction 101: How It Can Help You
Addiction is a complex issue that requires a practical, comprehensive approach to ensure the best outcomes for those affected. Harm reduction is one of the most successful strategies used in treating addiction, focusing on reducing the negative consequences of substance abuse and providing support to help individuals make positive changes. What Is Harm Reduction? Harm […]
Opioid Withdrawal
Opioid withdrawal is a scary process that can be very difficult to get through. Luckily, there are many resources available to help you through the process. Some of these include working with healthcare providers and support groups. There are also a number of medications that can help alleviate the symptoms you experience as you navigate […]
How long is fentanyl in my system?
Fentanyl is a highly potent opioid that is used in medical settings to manage pain. When used strictly for pharmaceutical purposes, fentanyl is a fast-acting pain killer that addresses pain that drugs like morphine can’t contain. Because of its potency, many street drugs are cut with fentanyl. However, the formulations in street drugs can’t be […]
Addiction Changes the Brain: Science, Facts and New Hope
Addiction changes the brain in a number of ways, and these changes can be hard to reverse. The good news is that the brain is resilient. With treatment, it can recover from the damage caused by addiction. How Does Addiction Change the Brain? The brain is a complex organ, and addiction hijacks its normal functioning. […]
