Author name: Stephanie Ballard PhD, LPCC, CADC

The Benefits of Treatment in an Oxygen-rich Environment

Addiction Recovery /
Addiction negatively affects many aspects of a person's life. When a person has an addiction, his or her mental and physical health is compromised. Addiction takes over the way the brain functions, controls a person's behavior, mood, relationships, work, and well-being, and results in negative consequences. Treatment that incorporates mind, body, and spirit is beneficial [...]

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Why People Should Not Be Fooled By Smokeless Tobacco Boom

Drug Addiction /
Chewing tobacco is not necessarily any better for one’s health than smoking it. Smokers who rely on smokeless tobacco as a better alternative to cigarettes or a stop-smoking aid may be shocked to find out the health ramifications. The smokeless tobacco boom is not all it seems at first glance, especially when it comes to

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The Complications and Treatment Options for Pregnant Users of Heroin

Drug Addiction /
The rising use of opiates in the United States has posed a problem for women who are pregnant as well. The number of pregnant women using heroin has gone upward which can have serious complications for both mother and baby. Treatments for the condition of pregnancy along with heroin use are challenging but worth considering

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What to Know About the Risks Behind Energy Drinks

Drug Addiction /
Up to one-half of young adults regularly use energy drinks. It is rarely mentioned in research around energy drinks but consuming them daily or using the shots of caffeine can lead to addiction. Addiction to caffeine can be challenging for people who develop tolerance and no longer get the ‘energy boosting effects’ boasted about by

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The Truth About Smoking Vicodin

Drug Addiction /
Smoking Vicodin—crushing and inhaling the prescription opioid—bypasses its intended slow-release design, delivering a dangerous, rapid high. While less effective than oral use, this method dramatically increases risks like lung damage, rapid addiction, and fatal overdose due to uncontrolled dosing. The truth? There’s no safe way to abuse Vicodin. If you or a loved one is misusing Vicodin, prescription

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