What Is Medical Detox?
887 words|4.4 min read|A dependency on drugs or alcohol can sneak up on you before you know it. Oftentimes, people find themselves in the throes of an addiction [...]
The Barbiturate Effects That Should Be on Your Radar
829 words|4.1 min read|We all want to relax, but sadly many people turn to barbiturate abuse to fill that need. If you’ve struggled with anxiety, sleep issues, headaches [...]
Treatment Options for Adults with Dual Diagnosis
682 words|3.4 min read|A person with a dual diagnosis has been diagnosed with both a mental health disorder and a substance use disorder. Nearly half of adults in [...]
Debunking Drug Overdose Myths
721 words|3.6 min read|In the United States, the number of people who die from a drug overdose increases each year, with the CDC’s National Center for Health Statistics [...]
Understanding Mid-Life Prescription Addiction
866 words|4.3 min read|If someone says “drugs,” which drug does your mind immediately conjure up? Is it cocaine, heroin, or maybe something a bit greener, like marijuana? For [...]
Can You Get Addicted to Marijuana?
740 words|3.7 min read|Around the country, marijuana is increasingly becoming legalized for both medicinal and recreational purposes, and many people are celebrating it — but some are concerned. [...]
Help Your Loved One Overcome an Addiction From Day One
808 words|4 min read|There’s nothing harder than seeing the person you care for the most struggling with an addiction. If your boyfriend, girlfriend, spouse, partner or someone you [...]
What Does Xanax Withdrawal Look Like?
725 words|3.6 min read|Xanax is the most commonly-prescribed psychiatric medication in the country, with millions of patients receiving prescriptions for Xanax every year. Xanax is a benzodiazepine, a [...]
When Casual Drug Use Becomes Drug Abuse
883 words|4.4 min read|According to a study conducted by the Pew Research Center, 46 percent of Americans have a close family member or friend who struggles with an [...]
Your Guide to Helping Someone Struggling with a Drug Addiction
836 words|4.2 min read|If you’re reading this, you have likely noticed a friend or family member suffering throughout their drug addiction but you didn’t know how to help. [...]
5 Benefits You’ll Experience at a Drug Addiction Rehab Center
741 words|3.7 min read|The purpose of a drug addiction rehab center is to ultimately set you up for success in your journey toward sobriety and recovery. They offer [...]
How to Overcome Drug Addiction: Your Guide to Treatment, Plus Signs of Drug Sobriety
876 words|4.4 min read|A substance use habit can leave you feeling mentally, physically, emotionally and financially drained. When you are struggling with getting over drug addiction, it’s normal [...]
Breaking the Cycle and Reclaiming Freedom
839 words|4.2 min read|Recognizing the need to attend drug addiction treatment is difficult, and committing to a treatment program can be even harder. However, despite the conflicting [...]
The Six Steps Between Addiction and Freedom
765 words|3.8 min read|No two journeys toward sobriety are ever the same. Every individual deserves treatment catered to his or her unique needs and each timeline will [...]
Recognizing Signs of Drug Addiction in Yourself
675 words|3.4 min read|Drug addiction is considered to be a serious disorder of the brain and it should be holistically treated as such by medical professionals. Am [...]
Say Goodbye to Your Prescription Drug Addiction Today
711 words|3.6 min read|Too often, someone who is prescribed medication does not take the drug according to the doctor’s order. This can build up a tolerance to the [...]
