Inpatient or residential treatment programs are an effective way of dealing with alcohol and drug addiction. While being in the program may seem uncomfortable, the…
Prescription painkillers are some of the most commonly abused drugs in the country. More than 130 people die every day from overdosing on opioids. And…
Going to rehab or an alcohol detox program is your loved one’s best choice for learning how to stop destructive habits and begin living their…
A common statement regarding heroin addiction is that “just one use” is enough to make someone an addict. In reality, no one is an addict…
At the mention of the word “drugs,” people generally tend to gravitate towards one meaning or another depending on the context: addictive, illicit drugs, or…
Opiates remain some of the most widely prescribed pain-reducing medications on the market. Predominantly taking a synthetic form (opioids), any drug derivative of the aptly-named…
Cocaine withdrawal occurs when someone who has been previously taking cocaine for a long time stops or decreases the amount taken. Cocaine withdrawal symptoms are…
Grief is a complex emotion for many people to process. After a long period of addiction, a person may experience intense emotions surrounding the end…
The decision to stop using drugs like methamphetamine takes a lot of courage, if not for any other reason than the addiction sufferer knowing they…
People struggling with chronic pain may struggle to find relief for their conditions. With the opioid epidemic in America, many physicians are scaling back on…