Category: Addiction

Drug abuse is becoming more and more common in America. It is also becoming common for drug users to use more than one substance. So what is polysubstance abuse? The short answer is using more than one drug to reach a state of euphoria considered to be “acceptable” to the

It is not surprising news that prescription medications can be abused, and lead to addiction. Adderall is no different. Just as widely misused and abused as any other drug, stopping use can lead to Adderall withdrawal symptoms. Also like most other drugs, these symptoms can be extremely unpleasant and uncomfortable. 

Marijuana has been decriminalized in most States, with many people seeing it as a harmless substance. Although smoking weed can be an acceptable way of treating pain, relieving stress, and unwinding, it is not entirely without risk, especially when used from a young age. While marijuana may be less habit-forming

What Are the Benefits of Inpatient Rehab? The first step to recovery starts with owning up to your addiction. It’s not the easiest thing to do, but acknowledging it will help you realize that you’re the only one who can change anything. Before diving in, it’s best to arm yourself

Integrating recovery and everyday life can be challenging. It is a journey of personal growth that requires you to leave behind past habits and build up new healthy ones. When you were struggling with addiction, you probably spent a lot of time hiding your addictive behavior and substance abuse and

Drinking alcohol in moderation is a normal part of many cultures and is not necessarily a bad thing – you might have a glass of wine at a party, drink a beer at a picnic, or open a bottle of champagne to celebrate an achievement. However, drinking excessively is a

Vicodin (hydrocodone) is one of the most widely abused prescription painkillers in the United States. It is commonly prescribed to help treat moderate to severe pain, such as what would be experienced after a surgical procedure or injury. While Vicodin is highly effective in treating pain when taken as prescribed,

There is no debating that addiction is undoubtedly one of the most complex, destructive diseases in existence. However, while addiction is not a curable disease, it can be treated.  Addiction treatment is most effective when it includes evidence-based therapies and medications (if applicable). Treatment centers throughout the United States practice

For decades, professional addiction treatment services (such as those offered in traditional inpatient and outpatient programs) have been highly effective for those looking to recover from an active substance use disorder. These services, including evidence-based treatments and therapies, are still just as effective today and continue to help save the

Heroin, morphine, codeine, and opium are all classified as opiates. Opiates are different from opioids, as they are naturally occurring and derived directly from the poppy plant. Opioids, like oxycodone, hydrocodone, and fentanyl are either semi-synthetic or fully synthetic. This means that they are able to produce the same effects