Breaking a relationship due to substance use issues of a loved one is not always recommended. Remember, substance addiction is a disorder, not a choice. During the recovery process, your partners will need your support. But dating an alcoholic during recovery could be tricky. At ChoicePoint, we understand your problems. That’s why we asked top-rated…
Music can help us cope with the difficult times of life. During addiction recovery, stress, depression, and cravings are common. But music with powerful lyrics can lessen stress, boost self-confidence, reduce the signs of depression and craving for drugs. ChoicePoint understands the problems of people fighting with addiction and aiming for lifelong sobriety. So we…
Addiction is a disease of the mind, developed through a process that starts from appetitive behavior and ends with a destructive mindset, poor choices, and complete dependence on drugs. To break the cycle of addiction, Psychology through its various pragmatic techniques can help people fighting with addiction understand the underlying causes of addiction, replace the…
We often think prescription medicines are always safe to use, but you will be surprised to find out that Morphine addiction is ranked as the third leading cause of drug-related emergency admissions! Morphine is labeled as a schedule II controlled substance by FDA and DEA. And rightfully so, because even when taking recommended doses, Morphine…
Fentanyl is a synthetic opioid used in pain management. It is approximately 100 times more potent than Morphine! The United States government has now labeled Fentanyl as the next wave of the opioid crisis. It is one of the most abused opioid drugs and a significant contributor to opioid-related overdose deaths. If you want to…
Naltrexone and Naloxone are two critical drugs used in opioid addiction treatment. Unfortunately, despite all the efforts to control opioid addiction, the fatalities continue to rise. According to a report, the United States witnessed a spike in drug abuse and drug overdose-related deaths with an alarming 35% increase in opioid-related deaths from the year 2019-2020.…
Did you know that alcohol is the leading cause of preventable deaths in the United States? Yes, Alcohol Abuse claims almost 260 lives per day! Hence, we must give you accurate information about is alcohol considered a drug and how it can lead to addiction. The most common questions we stumble upon are: What is…
You may have been prescribed Klonopin by your doctor for anxiety or panic attack treatment. If you often take the medication, discontinuing it may be hard because of the common and intense withdrawal symptoms of Klonopin. You are not the only victim of this drug. If you are ready, we can help you safely withdraw…
Benzodiazepines are prescribed for anxiety, insomnia, and stress management. These are generally safe when used as prescribed. However, prolonged use may result in addiction. Benzodiazepine addiction is a leading factor of benzo overdose with various life-threatening side effects, including seizures and coma. If you are ready to overcome benzodiazepine addiction, then ChoicePoint is here to…
Recovering from addiction can be hard. You may find yourself battling against cravings in the beginning. But motivation, along with timely addiction treatment, can put you on a recovery path, motivate you to avoid relapse, and encourage you to be sober. A motivational speaker can change the way you think and help inspire you to start…