Opioids are potent substances capable of harming the body and the brain. Like cocaine and other stimulants, opioids alter the brain’s chemical structure and affect…
Cocaine is a highly addictive narcotic drug in the form of a white powder that users generally self-administer by insufflation through the nose. This stimulant…
The first phase of addiction recovery is detoxification. This is where the substance is flushed out of your system. However, there are cases where the…
The opioid epidemic is a serious public health crisis, with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reporting that in 2021 alone, 80,000 Americans died…
Before you enroll in an inpatient or outpatient program, most individuals will need to detox from alcohol or drugs. Let’s take a moment to go…
Although rates of opioid addiction are on the decline, the opioid epidemic is still very much alive. With this in mind, here’s a timeline for…
Whether it’s the stigmatization of addiction or inaccurate portrayals in the media, many people have misconceptions about addiction, so we’ve debunked some of the top…
Whether it’s from shame or denial, many people don’t recognize when they need help for addiction. So here are five ways to recognize when you…
You’ve likely seen the drug testing kits on the shelves of your local pharmacy. But should you use them? Are OTC drug tests reliable? Let’s…