History of the Opioid Crisis
The opioid epidemic has been ravishing through the United State of America since the 1990s and it has been worsening over the years. According to...
Category: Addiction
Falling Into Old Patterns After Treatment: What To Do in the Event of a Relapse
Drinking after sobriety or using drugs after kicking the habit can be extremely discouraging; especially after you have successfully completed a drug and alcohol addiction...
SAMSHA National Prevention Week: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Disorders Among Different Populations
National Prevention Week is an annual national awareness week that takes place during the third week in May (May12th-19th this year) in order to improve...
Opioid Addiction Among Pregnant Women
Opioids are natural pain relieving medications cultivated from the poppy plant since 3400B.C. Today most of these prescription painkillers are man made and synthesized by...
Prescription Pill Abuse & Addiction Treatment in America
Prescription Pill Abuse & Addiction Treatment in America. According to statistics, prescription drug abuse causes the largest percentage of deaths from drug overdoses. Of the...
Alcohol Abuse: Debunking Common Myths
According to statistics, alcohol is the most commonly used addictive substance in the United States: 17.6 million people or one in every 12 adults are...
11 Steps to Consider When Choosing an Addiction or Mental Health Treatment Center
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....
Ways to Beat Drug and Alcohol Addiction
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...
Alcoholism: Signs and Symptoms and How To Overcome It
Alcoholism Signs and Symptoms Alcohol addiction influences numerous aspects of an individual’s life, including financial, physical, emotional and social matters. According to the National Institute...