Resources

Alcoholism

It’s estimated that about 300 million people worldwide have an alcohol use disorder. If you or someone you love are struggling with alcohol addiction, you’re far from alone.

Stigma associated with alcohol use disorder is lessening as people become better educated about the realities of alcoholism. Alcoholism is a disease. It is not a moral failure. People from all walks of life—from the most privileged to the least privileged—can become addicted to alcohol.

Detox

If you’ve decided to quit drug use, particularly opiates, you will likely experience withdrawals while your body is detoxing. During this time many people give up and go back to abusing drugs in order to avoid the symptoms of withdrawal. We encourage you to hold fast to your decision to quit; the withdrawals will end, but more importantly, this is the beginning of freedom from addiction, so keep that perspective in mind as you manage your detoxing period with purpose.

Commonly, opiate withdrawals are not fatal and can happen to anyone at any age, with minimal or extreme use of prescription or illicit drugs. And remember everyone is different so people will respond differently to withdrawal and various methods of easing the detox. Don’t get discouraged if something doesn’t work for you; try another avenue for managing your detoxing until you find what helps. Regardless of how you go about the process, one thing is certain—you will get through it so don’t panic.

Drug Abuse

Substance Abuse Disorder, like any addiction, is a disease that affects a person’s brain and behavior. Individuals with this disease are unable to control their drug usage and experience health problems and behavioral challenges.

Having a substance abuse disorder is unfortunately common. The good news is that it’s treatable. Many people successfully recover with the right kind of care. Here we help you identify signs of drug abuse and the next steps you can take.

Intervention

There really is hope for everyone, no matter how bad the situation seems. We know this because we’ve helped thousands of men and women overcome every kind of addiction, often through some of the most difficult circumstances imaginable.

An intervention is a step in addiction recovery that not everyone takes because not everyone needs one. If a loved one struggling with addiction wants help and is open to receiving it, there is no point in an intervention. If they’re denying an addiction that is visible to you, or their health is deteriorating, and they’re refusing treatment, an intervention may help move your loved one toward recovery.

The “how” can vary, but you can read the steps below or watch a webinar on ways to help your loved one find help.

Mental Health

Trauma, emotional issues or other mental health issues can be the cause or effect of use. Substance use disorders make mental health issues worse and mental health issues can make substance use disorder worse. People often have mental issues and they turn to drugs and alcohol as a temporary solution. The drug and alcohol use often gives temporary relief to mental health symptoms and emotional suffering but thereafter tends to aggravate mental health issues and provides less and less relief over time to the point where a person continues to use with no real enjoyment and no real relief of suffering or pain.

People who are admitted to MnTC have access to co-occurring mental health counseling services.

Signs of Addiction

It’s not always obvious when someone is struggling with addiction. One of the first steps to recognizing substance abuse is knowing the signs.

If you suspect a loved one is struggling with addiction, MNTC is here to safely guide you through this tough situation. Let’s learn how to identify signs of addiction, and what you can do to get them help.

If there is someone in your life who needs help fighting addiction, there’s hope. Contact us and learn how you can help save a life.

Signs of Overdose

You can save a life if you act wisely in a situation where someone has overdosed.

Education & Training

Learn from experts in the field. MnTC offers a variety of online learning opportunities on topics related to substance use disorders, alcohol and drug prevention, behavioral health issues, and more.