Cocaine Addiction Treatment
Cocaine Abuse Treatment & Recovery Process Cocaine is a common illicit stimulant that is abused to obtain a euphoric high. Also known as coke, C,...
Category: Substance use Disorder
Breaking the Stigma of Addiction Treatment
“It is not our differences that divide us. It is our inability to recognize, accept, and celebrate those differences”. Stigma is defined as the shame...
More Zoom Parties, More Alcohol Consumption: Substance Abuse Rise During COVID-19
In late March, Newsweek reported that alcohol sales had spiked 55%. Compared with the same dates in 2019, hard liquor sales increased 75%, beer 66%,...
6 Reasons People Continue to Use Drugs, Regardless of the Consequences
Society harshly judges those who are addicted to drugs, especially those who “had a bright future ahead” or “lived a successful life.” Addiction does not...
Angels Baseball Star, Tyler Skaggs, Found to Have Overdosed on Opioids
“Angels pitcher Tyler Skaggs had overdose on opioids fentanyl and oxycodone along with alcohol in his system when he was found dead in his Texas...
Substance Abuse in the Workplace
Substance abuse in the workplace affects both employers and employees with drastic risks to safety, productivity, and reputations. The National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug...
Family Support During Teen’s Substance Abuse
The Importance of Family Support During Your Teenager’s Substance Abuse Recovery Cocaine, alcohol, marijuana, opioids, inhalants, and hallucinogens all have one thing in common; they...
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...
Does My Teenager Have a Substance Abuse Disorder?
Teenagers can be demanding and challenging for many parents. This age group is often struggling to discover their true identity while juggling how to fit...
Overdose Deaths Outrank Car Crash Fatalities
Overdose Deaths Outrank Car Crash Fatalities. The opioid epidemic shows no sign of slowing down in the United States as reported deaths from opioid overdoses...