By now most people in America have heard of fentanyl. This powerful synthetic opioid was originally developed in 1959 as an intravenous anesthetic. It didn’t enter the news cycle until widespread fentanyl overdoses began to[...]

While reducing the opioid prescription rate across the United States, which was a necessary and good thing, we have also reduced the available supply of pharmaceutical opioids. This has inadvertently driven a certain percentage[...]

Addiction and drug use are on the minds of millions of Americans as the nation’s substance use disorder epidemic continues to rage on, seemingly unabated. But, there have always been a few industries and fields[...]

Who Was Matthew Perry? Born August 19, 1969 in Williamstown, MA, Matthew Perry was a beloved actor best known for playing the affable Chandler Bing on the massively successful sitcom ‘Friends’ in the mid[...]

The clandestine world of illegal drug manufacturing and drug smuggling is no stranger to technological advances. The massive cartels and criminal enterprises that net billions every year have powerful incentives and virtually limitless resources to[...]

What is Captagon?If you haven’t heard much about the drug Captagon yet, chances are you soon will. Called the “poor man’s cocaine” in some parts of the world, fenethylline, better known by its former brand[...]

As Georgia’s largest city and state capital, Atlanta is a hub of culture, creativity, and opportunity. Known for its vibrant music scene and its nickname as the “Hollywood of the South,” Atlanta has hosted over[...]

The decision to admit to an alcohol detox is one of the most critical, life-changing choices many people will ever make. Accepting the fact that you’ve lost the ability to control your drinking takes honesty.[...]

If you are thinking seriously about quitting drugs or alcohol, you are no doubt wondering where to begin. A lot of people are frightened by the idea of checking into a drug and alcohol detox,[...]

Mental disorders and substance abuse are both debilitating and challenging conditions to navigate–especially when they occur together. Although the relationship between mental disorders and substance use is complicated, research shows that there is an[...]