Driving Under the Influence: A Look at Washington State’s Drivers
As we know, drug addiction is a growing epidemic in the United States and across the globe. The impact of drugs and alcohol are immeasurable, but we all know that short term effects of using substances cause a great deal of distorted perceptions, lowered inhibitions, and overall impairment. We were especially shocked to see the […]
Xanax Addiction: Effects of Xanax on the Brain
What is Xanax? Xanax is a benzodiazepine, which is commonly referred to as a “benzo” and classified as a sedative. Also known as Alprazolam, Xanax is medication that is prescribed by doctors to treat anxiety disorders and panic disorder. While the DEA classified Xanax as a Schedule IV drug with a low potential for abuse and […]
The Dangers of Detoxing at Home
Detoxing is a challenging task. Many of those struggling with addiction or alcoholics have tried to cut back, use only on certain days of the week, switch what they’re using, or have tried to stop altogether. All of these attempts have most likely failed if you’re finding yourself here. The reason these attempts haven’t worked […]
10 Ways to Get out of a Rut in Addiction Treatment
Feeling stuck is common in addiction treatment, and often people feel like their productivity levels decrease when they are in an addiction treatment center. It’s easy to fall into a rut when you feel as if you’re stuck with sporadic emotions that you can’t control. Running out of ideas, inspiration, and energy is common— but […]
What is a Dual Diagnosis?
Royal Life Centers at Spokane Heights focuses on wellness at the mental, physical, and spiritual levels. Our addiction treatment process always begins with an assessment and evaluation, where guests will be assessed for their symptoms of withdrawal and undergo a clinical evaluation for any possible co-occuring disorders. The terms co-occuring disorder and dual diagnosis are […]
What Happens If I Smoke Meth Everyday?
What Is Crystal Meth? Crystal meth, or methamphetamine, is a man-made, highly addictive drug in the stimulant classification. Meth has long term effects on the body. Crystal meth has many street names, including: crystal, ice, speed, crank, tweak, chalk, tina, gak, batu, glass, cristy, blade, shards, quartz, etc. How Is Meth Abused? Any way of […]
