Detox and withdrawal are probably two of the most feared words when it comes to addiction and deciding to enter treatment. This part of recovery…
Covid-19, a disease caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus, was first discovered in December of 2019. It was first discovered in Wuhan, China, and in the…
If someone you love is struggling with an addiction to drugs or alcohol, it’s important to have a good understanding of the disease. Addiction or…
Addiction is a complex and chronic medical condition characterized by the inability to stop or control drug use despite the negative consequences in your life.…
St. Patrick’s Day is a global holiday celebrated annually on March 17th, the anniversary of the death of St. Patrick in the fifth century. However,…
A huge step for anyone battling a substance abuse disorder is admitting you have a problem. Once you know, you need help, having the courage…
A co-occurring disorder diagnosis means that an individual has two or more disorders in tandem. Often, these disorders are mental health-related, but they can be…
Despite how addictive they are, benzodiazepines have still been one of the most widely prescribed medications of all time. Between 1996 and 2013, benzodiazepine overdose…
Due to the rising opioid epidemic and overdose rates from opioids in the United States, laws restrict the number of drugs prescribed at one time.…
Opiates are substances created from opium, which is a compound obtained from the opium poppy plant. Opium is well known for its many attributes, but…