Addiction Blog
Substance use disorders can be overwhelming for many people because of the potentially severe consequences. If you are looking for an addiction treatment program, finding a rehab center that can cater to your needs is[...]
What Is Depression? Depression is a common, treatable, mental health condition that affects 16.2 million Americans annually. Regardless of the large number of people affected, depression remains vastly misunderstood, ignored, and stigmatized. Depressive symptoms[...]
When painkillers are used appropriately, they can bring many benefits to managing and reducing pain. However, these medications also bring an increased risk of addiction and abuse. This is why painkiller addiction treatment programs are[...]
Overcoming an opioid addiction can feel like an impossible mountain to climb. When people try to quit cold turkey on their own, they’ll often experience the initial withdrawal stages which can cause them to[...]
Overcoming prescription drug addiction can feel like an impossible mountain to climb. When people try to quit cold turkey on their own, they’ll often experience the initial withdrawal stages, which can cause them to return[...]
Alcohol addiction affects people from all walks of life every day across the country. Because alcohol is legal, alcohol addiction is often considered less serious than other addictions. Unfortunately, alcohol is just as addictive and[...]
Meth use affects people from all walks of life, including women. Contrary to common belief, many people who use meth maintain jobs, school, families, and home life. Unfortunately, many women affected by meth use struggle[...]
Today, the United States is living through an opiate crisis. People from all walks of life use opiates and opioids. Whether someone is using prescription opioids like Vicodin or illicit opiates like heroin, it can[...]
Drug detox is the first step towards addiction recovery. For many, it is also the hardest. Starting detox can be overwhelming, emotional, and anxiety-inducing, especially if you don’t know what to expect. At the same[...]
Mental health and addiction therapy are key tools for addiction recovery. Studies show that half of the people living with addiction also have co-occurring mental health disorders. Some of these mood disorders may be untreated,[...]