Coping with addiction
The statistics on addiction are astounding. In 2017, 19.7 million Americans aged 12 and older grappled with a substance use disorder. Almost 74% of those adults also battled an alcohol use disorder. And if you come from a family of alcoholics you’re not alone, as over half of adults have a family history of alcohol […]
A straightforward guide to drug rehab programs
People with addiction wake up every day, battling against an enemy they cannot see and one that strikes them throughout their day.
How Buprenorphine helps treat addiction
Every day, an estimated 128 people in the US die after an opioid overdose. Addiction is considered a chronic disease. The good news is, with dedication and the right course of action, addiction is treatable. For opioid addiction, one successful option is medication-assisted treatment (MAT) like buprenorphine. Combined with therapies and a determination to get […]
When to get an intervention
Help a loved one overcome addiction It’s hard to watch a friend or family member struggle to live a normal life while trapped in a web of destructive addiction. You know they are in a dangerous place. Your instincts may be to reason with them and thoughtfully persuade them to change their ways. But soon […]
What is addiction?
Addiction is a disease When you compulsively use and abuse a substance despite its harmful consequences you are most likely addicted. You have what is commonly termed: Severe Substance Use Disorder which is a disease. People with addictions to drugs or alcohol exhibit distorted thinking and addictive behavior and soon their brains become re-wired with […]
Signs of opioid addiction
Are you addicted? Millions of people take prescription drugs every day to deal with chronic pain, anxiety and for general well-being. Many people do not abuse their medication and are able to stop whenever it is necessary. Does that describe you? Or are you one of the many who have developed an opioid addiction? If […]
