Facts About Heroin
Heroin causes people to make irrational and poor choices. This disregard for reality and responsibility not only puts them at risk but often others around
Music Festivals See Increase In Drug Overdoes And Alcohol Abuse
Music festivals are hotbeds for drug use. Every year these festivals have reports of serious injuries from overdose or death from drug-related activities. Between December
Is There A Link Between PTSD and Addiction?
Research shows that 50-66 percent of people suffering from PTSD also struggle with addiction, and vice versa. When addiction and another condition co-exist, it’s defined
Common Myths About Drugs and Alcohol Abuse
The number of people in America that suffer daily from drug addiction or alcoholism and abuse is astonishing. In 2017 the National Survey on Drug
Opioid Overdose Signs and Symptoms
Opioid-related drug overdoses cause more than 130 deaths each day. The misuse of and addiction to opioids is a serious national crisis. The Centers for
Study Shows Opioid And Cocaine Use Higher In The Construction Industry
A study done by New York University found that workers in the construction and mining industries were at higher risk than other industries to use
How Alcoholic Parents Impact Their Children
For approximately one in every five children in the United States, growing up with at least one alcoholic parent at home is a fact of
Fake Pills In The Street On The Rise
According to the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA), Mexican drug cartels are manufacturing tremendous amounts of fake pills that are made to look like prescription painkillers.
Pain Management Without Opioids
Chronic pain is a problem that many people suffer from every day. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) indicate that almost 50 million
National Drug Take Back Day
We don’t always use all of our prescriptions and often they lay dormant in our cabinets and drawers. This may seem harmless, and as long
Drinking During the Holiday Season
With the holidays rapidly approaching, you may be wondering if you are going to be able to stay sober. Between family gatherings, office parties, and
Establishing an Effective Relapse Prevention Plan
Relapse is easily one of the most difficult enemies for addicts recovering from substance addiction. You may follow your recovery exactly as professionals instruct you
