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...
America has a well-documented prescription drug epidemic that leads to thousands of deaths a year. Part of the reason for this widespread problem is that it’s relatively easy for people...
Substance abuse and co-occurring mental health issues affect people from all walks of life – without respect for age, gender identity, race or sexual orientation. To understand what makes this...
The holiday season can be a whirlwind of social events and outings that can represent a challenge for people in recovery. The stresses of traveling, shopping for gifts, cooking and...
Once you reach the point of being able to stand up and say, “I have alcoholism and I need an alcohol detox center,” the next question is: where do you...
The first step in conquering drug addiction is to make up your mind that failure is not an option and you’re staying on the sobriety train for the long haul....