Reading Time: 3 Minutes Substance abuse is one of the most problematic public health concerns in the United States. In 2017, more than 72,000 Americans were killed due to drug overdoses, reflecting a 13 percent increase over the previous year and a 2-fold increase over the past decade, according to the estimates by Centers for Disease Control (CDC). In […]
Month: March 2019
11 Steps to Consider When Choosing an Addiction or Mental Health Treatment Center
Reading Time: 3 Minutes So you feel that you or a loved one may be ready for treatment. The next step would be to choose the right treatment facility. If you have done an internet search or had a friend or family member who has been in treatment, you may be overwhelmed by the sheer number of facilities offering […]
Ways to Beat Drug and Alcohol Addiction
Reading Time: 3 Minutes Addiction is defined as a condition in which a person engages in the repeated use of a substance despite increasing negative consequences. Initially, it is one’s own choice to try a substance; however, the drug or alcohol generates pleasurable, rewarding effects that lead to increased urges in that person’s brain to use. This cycle of […]