Vertava Health of Mississippi Blog
Our blog offers information on addiction-related issues and topics for recovering individuals and their loved ones. Here, you can seek information about substances of abuse, side effects, treatment, current medications, therapy, inpatient programs and more.
Four Reasons People Get Hooked On Heroin
Over time, the brain becomes acclimated to heroin, producing less and less of the desired effect. People addicted to heroin find they need...
Jan 20, 2020
Read More3 FDA-Approved Medications For Heroin Addiction
Overcoming heroin addiction is always a challenge, regardless of how long or how frequently you have used the drug. Over time, researchers...
Jan 20, 2020
Read More4 Ways Heroin Affects The Brain
When you use heroin, you’ll experience a range of changes throughout your body. In the brain, these changes can be both severe and...
Jan 20, 2020
Read More5 Symptoms Of Heroin Withdrawal
If you’re preparing to come off heroin, you may wonder what symptoms you can expect to experience after the drug leaves your body. Every...
Jan 3, 2020
Read More5 Health Effects Of Heroin Addiction
Heroin is a highly addictive drug that creates feelings of euphoria and strong cravings after stopping use. Without proper intervention,...
Jan 3, 2020
Read MoreHeroin Overdose Timeline
For someone who uses heroin, a fatal heroin overdose is the most feared outcome. Heroin overdose is incredibly common among people...
Jan 2, 2020
Read More3 Long-Term Effects Of Alcohol On Your Body
For people struggling with alcohol abuse, the long-term effects of this disease can take a significant toll on the body, including damage...
Dec 11, 2019
Read More6 Signs Of A Heroin Overdose
People rarely die quickly from a heroin overdose. Failing to recognize the signs of an overdose results in many deaths that could have been...
Dec 10, 2019
Read More7 Ways Alcohol Impairs Your Brain
Getting prompt treatment for alcohol use disorder is critical to protecting brain health and reducing the risk of long-term damage. Here...
Dec 2, 2019
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