The Klonopin High: More Dangerous Than Cocaine?
The Klonopin high has been described as terrifying and being deadlier than coke. It is an abused prescription medication that simply isn’t worth the risks.
National Recovery Month, September 2020: Celebrating Connections
All you need to know about National Recovery Month, September 2020: Celebrating Connections, including free webinars & MTV docu-series.
Frequently Asked Questions: Heroin Addiction Rehab
The use of heroin in the U.S. has been increasing noticeably in recent years. One of the questions most often asked during the national opioid epidemic has been “Does prescription opioid use become a risk factor for heroin use?” The answer is a resounding “Yes.” Research from the NIDA shows that, after the year 2000, nearly 80% of heroin users reported using prescription opioids before their first heroin use. In 2015, a study found that misuse or dependence on prescription opioids has been associated with a 40-fold increased risk of dependence on or abuse of [...]
Idaho Online Addiction Treatment – The Future of Rehab
This page discusses COVID-19 and how it has affected addiction recovery in Idaho. It covers online rehab and 12-Step meetings and how people are responding.
Maintaining Sobriety in Times of Stress
Whether you face a personal crisis or are witness to a national emergency such as the COVID-19 outbreak, maintaining sobriety in times of stress can be difficult. But you are not alone. At Northpoint Recovery, we are dedicated to recovery and helping you maintain your sobriety. We asked our clinical staff at Northpoint Recovery to share some tools, tips and tactics to manage stress (and sobriety) in uncertain times: 1. Meditate: Meditation has been used for centuries to relax, reconnect and calm your mind. It’s a practice that can be done anywhere… sitting at [...]
College Students Coming Home With Addictions
College students coming home with addictions can be an issue for many parents across the U.S. In this post we go over signs of addiction and recovery tips.
Judith Grisel, Ph.D. & The Search for Addiction’s “Never Enough”
Judith Grisel, Ph.D renowned neuroscientist and author of “Never Enough: The Neuroscience and Experience of Addiction,” reveals the truth about addiction.
Opioid Withdrawal Treatment Medication Used During Detox
For many of those who have unintentionally become addicted to their opioid prescription painkillers, and definitely those who have abused opioids, such as heroin, for solely recreational purposes, the first step of any rehab treatment is detoxification, and that may require the use of opioid withdrawal medication to ensure their safety. For those who think opioid withdrawal surely isn’t dangerous, let alone fatal, we encourage you to think again. The abrupt cessation of opioids can produce opioid withdrawal syndrome (also known as opioid discontinuation syndrome) - a set of particular symptoms that occur when there [...]
Maintaining Your Sobriety During the Holiday Season (Guide)
For those in recovery, those who have found sobriety, any holiday season is a test. Here’s our guide to avoiding anxiety and maintaining your sobriety.
Police Teach Teens About Drug Addiction in Boise, Idaho
In Boise, police officers have created a teen program that educates kids on what happens when they abuse drugs and alcohol. Addiction is an epidemic in the US and statistics have found it usually starts when adults are teens. In fact, 90% of addicts today will have started using drugs or alcohol during their teens. This is what has prompted Officer Jim Cromwell and others to educate kids from grade 8 to 11 about addiction. The police officers are stepping into health classes all over the Boise School District in an effort to inform [...]