The prescription drug epidemic is a well-documented problem in the United States. According to data from the National Institute on Drug Abuse, an estimated 18 million Americans have misused prescription...
As more states crack down on opioid prescriptions, many addicts have turned to getting their drugs on the street. These black-market opioids are often laced with fentanyl, an incredibly powerful – and...
Withdrawing from any drug involves uncomfortable and even dangerous symptoms, and that’s true of alcohol as well. Sometimes, among other symptoms like nausea, vomiting and insomnia, longtime users of alcohol can experience delirium...
The opioid epidemic is a nationwide health crisis affecting people from all backgrounds and areas of the country. According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, 130 Americans die from opioid overdose every...
Freeing yourself from long-term drug and alcohol use is an excellent way to reclaim your healthy lifestyle and rediscover your full potential, but it can be an uphill battle. After...
Many addicts who want to free themselves from their harmful behavior may already know detox is a vital first step in the recovery process. However, it’s a common misconception that...
A recent study published in the Annals of Internal Medicine shows the U.S. more than doubled the premature drug overdose rate of 12 other developed nations between 2001 and 2015....
Most people are well aware of the widespread availability of opioid drugs, and the corresponding issues associated with opiate misuse, addiction and overdose. Because the opioid epidemic has made national...
For most of us, a new year represents a fresh start – an opportunity to start off on the right foot by forming healthier habits and putting the negativities of...
Medically supervised detox helps many addicted people safely and comfortably purge their bodies and minds of the long-term effects of drug and alcohol abuse. However, detoxification is only the first...