Addiction is a complex and challenging struggle that affects millions of individuals worldwide. Whether it’s alcohol or drug addiction, the path to recovery can be…
Addiction or substance abuse has wreaked many relationships, whether with family, friends, or spouses. It happens because addiction affects the person using it and those…
Prescription drugs are medications authorized for use by licensed medical professionals. They aren’t administered over the counter but are used to manage particular symptoms. They…
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…