The increased prescription of opioid medications to manage both short-term and chronic pain led to widespread misuse of these drugs before a pattern of addiction became clear. In late 2017,...
Though there are legitimate medical reasons for doctors to prescribe opioids, including managing pain after a surgical procedure and treating coughs, the unfortunate reality is that many people accidentally become addicted to these...
If you are struggling with a drug or alcohol addiction, admitting you need help is the first step in the long road to recovery – but it’s often challenging trying...
People who have become addicted to opiates often require professional help to stop using and get their lives back on track. That’s why many people, especially those new to recovery, benefit greatly...
For many people, detox is the first step on their addiction recovery journey. If you are seeking treatment for yourself or someone you love, you may be wondering what detox entails and...
You have taken the first positive steps toward breaking free of your drug or alcohol addiction by researching detox centers, but now, a difficult conversation lies ahead of you. If you are...
One of the most common barriers to drug and alcohol addiction treatment is the fear of experiencing withdrawal symptoms, which are often uncomfortable or even painful and include things like...
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...