Cannabinoid Hyperemesis Syndrome
Cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome (CHS) is often misdiagnosed as other conditions such as gastroenteritis or cyclic vomiting syndrome. It is typically seen in people who engage in chronic marijuana use. The symptoms of this disorder may be caused by the effect of cannabis on the brain, stomach, and gut. What Causes Cannabinoid Hyperemesis Syndrome? Cannabis hyperemesis […]
Co-occurring Disorder
What Are Co-Occurring Disorders? Mental health is never simple. While identifying physical health problems can be as easy as administering a blood test, mental health disorders are more subjective and difficult to accurately diagnose. It may be tempting to label oneself as “depressed” or “OCD” after learning a bit about what constitutes either of these […]
Meperidine
What is Meperidine? Meperidine belongs to a drug class called narcotic analgesics (pain medicines). It is used to relieve moderate and severe pain and as an adjunct to anesthesia. Is Meperidine the same as Demerol? Yes. Meperidine in the injectable form is known as Demerol. Meperidine may be used as a component of balanced anesthesia, […]
Codeine and Weed
Codeine and weed are two drugs that are often used together. Codeine is an opioid painkiller that is prescribed for moderate pain and severe pain relief. Cancer patients and multiple sclerosis patients given codeine prescribed for chronic pain. Codeine Can Be Addictive Codeine can be addictive and lead to tolerance, which means you need more […]
Hydrocodone
What Is Hydrocodone? Hydrocodone is a semi-synthetic opioid. Most often this habit-forming pain reliever is prescribed as a painkiller. Although physical dependence and liver damage are associated with this drug, it is still prescribed to address pain. Hydrocodone also known by the brand Vicodin® is often used for short-term pain. Substance abuse and physical dependence […]
ARFID (Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake)
What is ARFID? ARFID is a new diagnosis which is still not well understood. It is characterized by the avoidance of food, and it has been linked to anxiety, depression, and other mental health disorders. The avoidance of food may be triggered by a number of things including social anxiety or fear of vomiting in […]
PTSD Symptoms
Understanding Post Traumatic Stress Disorder Life is not easy for any of us, but there are some life events that cause persistent mental health problems for the people that experience them. Experiences of actual or threatened death, sexual violation, or a natural disaster can incur lasting psychic wounds that harm people for long periods after […]
PTSD Awareness
As you may have discerned from the title of this article, June is PTSD awareness month. Awareness month and awareness day are meant to raise understanding of post traumatic stress disorder, not only for those veterans and civilians who experience PTSD from trauma, but also for the many people who may live and work, or […]
Fentanyl and Alcohol
Dying to Get High This article is meant to be informative for anyone using, or considering using, substances such as fentanyl, heroin, cocaine, or morphine. These illicit drugs are highly addictive and more than ever before carry an increased risk of death by overdose. According to the Centers for Disease Control, there were over 100.000 […]
PTSD Awareness Month 2022
PTSD Awareness Month is an opportunity for raising awareness and to educate the public about the risks of PTSD and the resources available to those who have experienced trauma. Every June is PTSD Awareness Month and includes events, observances, and other activities that raise awareness about post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and educate people about how […]
Sober Memorial Day
What is Memorial Day? First observed May 30, 1868, to recognize and commemorate Civil War soldiers and their sacrifices – what we know as Memorial Day was once called Decoration Day. Memorial Day is a day of honor and to remember those who have died in service to the United States. Memorial Day Weekend 2022 […]
The Unconscious Mind and Recovery from Addiction
Our Limited Understanding Picture a massive white board, the size of a big screen TV, say. Then imagine taking a magic marker and placing a tiny dot smack in the middle. That tiny dot represents our comprehension of that which goes on around us in the world. The rest of the board represents everything else that happens around us in any given moment. That small dot of comprehension is why eyewitness testimony at a […]
The Damage Done When Using Inhalants
If you were advised to take a medication prescribed by your physician and the list of side effects included the following: Damage to the central nervous system, hearing loss, seizures, limb spasms, brain damage, lung damage, coma, and/or death. You most likely wouldn’t take it. However, many people risk damaging themselves in these ways when they use inhalants. According to The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), the definition of an inhalant is: […]
Mental Health Awareness Month
Each May, mental health professionals and advocates set aside time to spread awareness about the important field they work in. Mental Health Month was first established in 1949 by an organization then known as the National Association for Mental Health, which later developed into Mental Health America. This group wanted to spread knowledge and give […]
Is Marijuana Really Harmless?
Spreading Like A Weed Marijuana is trending nationwide like never before. 37 states have legalized cannabis for medical use. Additionally, there are now 18 states that have legalized recreational use of the substance, as well as Washington, D.C. and Guam. And there seems to be some movement toward legalization on the national stage: The House […]
Buprenorphine
What is Buprenorphine? Buprenorphine is an opioid partial agonist that is used to treat opioid addiction. Buprenorphine can be considered a halfway point between a full opioid agonist like methadone or Levacetylmethadol (LAAM) and other opioid antagonists like naltrexone or nalmefene. Full opioid agonists, such as methadone and heroin, exert greater opioid receptor activity based […]
Marijuana
Legalization efforts and legislative changes have increasingly brought the terms “marijuana” and “CBD” into public awareness and conversation over the last 20 years. What is Marijuana? What is CBD? Marijuana is the third most commonly used addictive drug, following tobacco and alcohol. When most people use the term “marijuana”, they are referring to the dried […]
National Alcohol Awareness Month
Spreading Knowledge About the Most Abused Substance Every April since 1987, the National Council for Alcohol and Drug Dependence has set aside a month to focus on spreading awareness about alcohol, alcohol use disorder and problematic drinking. Alcohol Awareness Month is an opportunity for community groups to spread the word about this substance, whose widespread […]
3 Questions to Ask Addiction Treatment Providers
Some Things You Should Know Before Choosing a Program for Someone You Love When a person finds him or herself calling an addiction treatment facility for someone in their family, they are in a fairly desperate place. The person of concern is not only wreaking havoc in their own life. They are creating an atmosphere […]
Lactic Acidosis
What is Lactic acidosis? Lactic acidosis is a condition in which the body has too much lactic acid in the blood. Causes of lactic acidosis is usually due to severe damage to the liver, kidneys, or other organs that remove lactic acid from the blood. It can also occur in individuals who have diabetes, or […]
Veterans Treatment for Alcohol Addiction
Turning Point of Tampa Offers Addiction Treatment for Substance Use Disorders and Alcohol Abuse Turning Point of Tampa offers services for addiction treatment for veterans who are overcoming substance abuse or addiction. It can be difficult for veterans to find treatment facility options. Veterans can suffer from substance abuse and co-occurring disorders, such as mental […]
Bipolar vs BPD
Turning Point of Tampa Treats Co-Occurring Mental Health Disorders Substance abuse and a mental health disorder (dual diagnosis) such as depression and anxiety are closely linked, although one does not necessarily directly cause the other. About half of people who have a mental disorder will also have a substance use disorder at some point in their lives and vice […]
Addiction Does Not Discriminate
When most people, especially those without personal experience with addiction, are asked to envision an addict or alcoholic, the mental image that springs to mind is extreme. They picture someone who has completely let go of themself, is visibly disheveled, often homeless, and who is incapable of functioning in society completely. The reality is that […]
12 Steps of AA
Addiction Treatment at Turning Point of Tampa At Turning Point of Tampa, we provide treatment services to those who suffer from addiction, eating disorders, and dual-diagnosis issues. Since 1987, Turning Point of Tampa has been a family-owned facility focused on 12-Step oriented, quality care for men and women 18 years or older. Located on one […]
