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Addiction Treatment ProgramsDetoxDrug AddictionHeroin Addiction Treatment Center

What Are the Symptoms of Heroin Withdrawal?

Seeking heroin treatment for addiction is a lifesaving decision and an essential first step in recovery. Although heroin use is still on the rise in the United States, only about 1 in 10 people who suffer from heroin use disorder end up seeking and receiving help at a heroin treatment center. If you or someone you care about is suffering from heroin addiction, do not hesitate. To learn more about…
Melissa Beitler
December 7, 2021
Addiction Treatment ProgramsDrug AddictionTeen Addiction

3 Ways Social Media Impacts Teen Drug Use

Among the countless ways the world has transformed in the last fifty years, the advent of the internet opened the door to a cascade of cultural changes that affect all aspects of society. Social media is one of the most pervasively influential innovations of the last few decades in teen culture. At Naaman (Naaman), therapists and teens over the age of 18 in our teen drug addiction treatment program thoughtfully…
Melissa Beitler
June 14, 2021
Addiction Treatment ProgramsDetoxDrug Addiction

How Drug Detox Programs Help with Withdrawal Symptoms

Addiction is on the rise in the United States. Government experts have made strides regarding prevention, education, and treatment. However, many Americans are still vulnerable to this terrible disease due to risk factors relating to genetics, trauma, poverty, isolation, and more. Stimulants, such as meth and crack, opiates, such as heroin, and synthetic opioids, such as oxycontin and fentanyl, are highly addictive and potentially deadly. On the frontline of successful…
Melissa Beitler
May 31, 2021
Addiction Treatment ProgramsDrug AddictionFentanyl Addiction

The Dangers of Fentanyl

The fentanyl crisis is a significant part of the nation's opioid crisis. This synthetic opioid is one of the strongest opioids in existence. However, for anyone struggling with this deadly substance, fentanyl addiction treatment can help. The Naaman (Naaman) offers a fentanyl addiction treatment program that we've designed to support clients with fentanyl use disorder through a successful recovery. If you would like to learn more about the dangers of…
Melissa Beitler
May 28, 2021
Addiction Treatment ProgramsInpatient Addiction Treatment ProgramOpioid Addiction

The Inpatient Treatment Process of Opiate Addiction

Inpatient rehab for opiate addiction is the highest level of care available for addiction treatment. It starts with medically monitored detox and continues with a full range of integrated mental health services. At intake, a clinical staff conducts a complete history that includes medical and mental health, drug use, and other personal factors that help create an individualized inpatient treatment program for you or your loved one. At Naaman (Naaman),…
Melissa Beitler
May 21, 2021
Addiction Treatment ProgramsCocaine Addiction

How Cocaine Addictions Develop and When to Seek Treatment

Since it was first extracted from the coca plant in the mid-1800s, cocaine has been used and abused by people seeking a stimulant rush. For many years, experts failed to recognize the harmful nature of cocaine, but now we know it is a dangerous drug. Medical science understands addiction to involve changes to the brain’s reward center. Cocaine is highly addictive and can be lethal. Fortunately, cocaine addiction treatment programs…
Melissa Beitler
May 17, 2021
Addiction Treatment ProgramsDetoxDrug Addiction

Benefits of Detox Programs for Opiate Addiction

An opiate is a drug that originates from opium, which comes from the poppy plant. There are synthetic drugs that mimic the structure and effects of opiates. They are called opioids. People often refer to the entire class of drugs using the umbrella term opioid, which encompasses opium-derived opiates and lab-created opioids. This group of drugs includes opiates such as heroin and morphine and opioids like oxycodone and fentanyl. People…
Melissa Beitler
May 14, 2021
Addiction Treatment ProgramsDual DiagnosisMental Health

How Does Dual Diagnosis Treatment Work?

If you or someone you know is looking for help with mental health and addiction recovery, then you may be interested in a dual diagnosis program. At Naaman, we are proud to provide people with access to this specific program. At the same time, we also want to ensure that we provided you with the right treatment for your particular needs. Therefore, learn more about a dual diagnosis program, how…
Melissa Beitler
February 12, 2021
AddictionAddiction Treatment ProgramsCocaine Addiction

What Is Cocaine?

If you are someone who is suffering from substance abuse issues, you are probably looking for help. Countless substances can be addictive, and some of them are legal, such as alcohol. One common example of an addictive substance is cocaine. If you suspect someone close to you is struggling with a cocaine addiction, there are a few essential points that you should keep in mind. Cocaine effects can be devastating…
Melissa Beitler
February 1, 2021
AddictionAddiction Treatment ProgramsDrug Addiction

3 Ways Drug Abuse Impacts the Brain

Your brain is your body’s computer. It uses neurons to send and receive messages throughout the central nervous system, including the spine. Nerves branch out from this central system and run throughout the body. They receive messages from the brain that tell them what to do. Therefore, you know to lift your arm to hail a cab or pucker your lips to ready for a kiss. Without messages from the…
Melissa Beitler
December 17, 2020