Making the Choice: 8 Questions to Ask Before You Go to Rehab
In the U.S., drug-related overdoses are at the top cause of accidental deaths, resulting in 44,000 deaths a year. That’s an incomprehensible number of people, isn’t it? It’s clear that some sort of solution is needed. For people who are dealing with substance abuse issues, going to drug rehab is the best and first choice. […]
Guide: Mixing Antidepressants with Marijuana
The mix of antidepressants and marijuana can lead to complications such as tachycardia, panic attacks, and even hallucinations. Are these risks something that you are aware of? In the United States, about 11% of Americans that are the age of 12 and over now take an antidepressant of some sort. Additionally, more than 22 million […]
Addiction to Opiates: Why It’s So Hard to Treat
An estimated 20.5 million American people reported having a substance use disorder during 2015. Out of the reported amount, more than 2.5 million were struggling with addiction to opiates and opioids. Medical use of opiates and opioids is common for people in need of pain relief. There is a difference between opioids and opiates and […]
Guide: The Opioid Epidemic in Arizona
If you’re up on the current news in Arizona, chances are you’ve heard of the opioid epidemic. It’s a serious problem that is sweeping the state and the nation at large, and society can’t afford to ignore it. It’s killing people every day, and more and more are overdosing on opiates. But what exactly is […]
5 Tips for Family and Friends of Opiate Addicts
Most recent statistics indicate an average of 91 Americans die a day because of an opioid-related drug overdose. The number of deaths has increased greatly over the last two decades. But while drug abuse is potentially deadly to people with opiate addiction, its also crippling to friends and relatives. Mother and father, siblings, kids, and many others often watch from […]
The Future of Arizona’s Tent City Jail – Addiction Treatment
The tent city jail is a state-operated jail facility in Arizona. In recent months, it has made its way on to headlines as a result of potential plans to transform the facility into a center for addiction treatment. The tent city jail is a facility that consists of several outdoor tents that prisoners reside in. […]
Stars Can Fall, Too: Country Singer Seeks Sobriety
Stereotypes are a part of life and there’s no denying it. For those who suffer from addiction- whether the individual or loved ones- those stereotypes are almost comical. Ask any of the hundreds of thousands of people in recovery who is at risk for addiction, and the answer is simple- anyone. From young kids to […]
How the Repeal of the ACA could Affect Addiction Treatment
The healthcare debate that is currently going on its putting Americans on the edge of their seats. With a population of more than 326 million, healthcare reform decisions will impact the nation greatly. However, when it comes to those who need addiction treatment, the repeal of Obama care otherwise known as the Affordable Care Act […]
Alternative Options for Low-Level Drug Offenders
The first of its kind in Massachusetts, a new program in Worcester shows promise to not only reduce the crime rate, but also help more people who need treatment for drug addiction. The Plan The Buyer Diversion Treatment Alternative has a big goal: to take those who have committed low level drug offenses, such as […]
Fentanyl-Laced Heroin Risking the Lives of Tucson Addicts
Drugs have been a difficult element of human society, from the 19th-century opium dens to today’s increasing outbreak of heroin addiction. The desire to take the edge off is understandable in a world filled with social pressures, an unstable political climate, stress from work and school, and the problems that come with personal relationships. Unfortunately, […]
