The 21st century ushered in the new era of drug addiction and overdose in the form of an opioid crisis. The flood of opioid use is considered a crisis because of the severity of the problem, the ease of addiction, and the fatality rate of users. Unlike other drugs that have swept across the United S…Read More
The road to addiction recovery is a long and twisting road with bumps and sharp curves that don’t make it easy. It is important to understand that addiction is not “cured” with drug rehabilitation, but it is managed and should supply you with coping techniques and relapse prevention methods. H…Read More
Addiction is the compulsive substance-seeking behavior or an intense desire to use a substance despite the negative consequences. Addiction goes much further than use or abuse in the fact that those who suffer from addiction have lost the ability to control their urges and are victims to their addic…Read More
In a recent survey, 24.6 million Americans admitted to using an illicit drug within the past month. While it is unclear what the survey taker constituted as illicit and whether this is an accurate number considering prescription drug misuse and the legalization of marijuana in some states, we will t…Read More
Whether you or your loved one suffers from addiction, you may have a lot of questions about the recovery process and what addiction rehabilitation consists of. The unknown can cause anxiety and apprehension, keeping people from successfully participating in a rehabilitation program. To help quiet fe…Read More
