How Does Drug Addiction Start?
People who have never experienced addiction often wonder why someone would want to become addicted to a substance. They ask themselves why anyone would use
February 22, 2023
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- New developments in addiction, treatment and recovery
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The Chemical Compound of Addictive Drugs and What Makes Them Different From Over-The-Counter and General Prescription Drugs
The chemistry of addictive drugs can help give details as to why our bodies can become dependent on them so quickly, causing damage to health,
February 22, 2023
Is Medication-Assisted Treatment Possible in Prisons?
When people involved with illicit drugs have their first run-in with the law, they enter the “system” that involves policemen, jails, courts, and correctional and
February 22, 2023
What Kind of Counseling is Available at Outpatient Treatment Centers?
If you or someone you love is dealing with addiction and considering getting help, it’s important to know what options are available for outpatient treatment.
February 22, 2023
What Makes Recreational Drug Use Dangerous?
According to SAMHSA, in 2016, 28.6 million people aged 12 or older used an illicit drug in the past 30 days, which corresponds to about
February 22, 2023
Recovery and Work Can “Work”
Recovery and work don’t seem like they can go hand-in-hand. One of the biggest concerns people have when considering recovery treatment for addiction is their work schedule. Taking time off from work often is not an option, making the ability to work extremely important
February 22, 2023
Hanna’s Story
“You Are Worth It” is the message that Hanna, 32, of Waco, TX would want to share with anyone who is struggling with substance abuse
February 22, 2023
Cross-Addiction Treatment
When you decide to go into treatment for an opiate use disorder, you are at risk for cross-addiction after opiate addiction. You can even develop
February 22, 2023
Substance Abuse in the Elderly: Golly, That’s the Dickens!
Our population of Baby Boomers over the age of 60 is not just burgeoning—it has burgeoned so that they make up a significant part of
February 22, 2023
Drug Court and Addiction Treatment in Georgia
It’s not that drug courts don’t try to help people. They do try, and they help many people. But considering the numbers of people who
February 22, 2023
Naloxone in the Neighborhood: Thanks Walgreens!
It’s always gratifying when a chain of stores sticks its neck out to offer a genuine community service to its customers. This time it’s Walgreens,
February 22, 2023
Go Ahead and Grieve During Drug Addiction Treatment
There is a whole range of emotions that you experience when you go into drug addiction treatment. Most people who realize they’ve become addicted to
February 22, 2023