Substance use disorders are complex and progressive diseases that require constant dedication and hard work to maintain lifelong recovery. Unfortunately, many people believe the misconception…
Opioid abuse is widespread in the United States and contributes to over 75,000 overdose deaths annually. The majority of opioid overdose deaths in 2022 were…
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition that may develop after experiencing a traumatic event. While some people who experience trauma heal from…
Alcohol abuse is common in the United States. Some estimates suggest that up to 10% of men and 5% of women in the US live…
According to the CDC, “About 70 million Americans suffer from chronic sleep problems.”[1] When you have a hard time sleeping, it can be difficult to…
Ecstasy, also known as Molly or MDMA (3,4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine), is an illicit drug that has both…
Addiction to any form of substance or behavior can wreak havoc on an individual’s social,…
Some barbiturates are injected directly into the bloodstream while others take over an hour to…
What is Lean? Lean is the slang term for an illicit substance that contains codeine.…
Stimulant medications are used to treat attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and narcolepsy. These medications are…
Fentanyl is a potent synthetic opioid similar to morphine, but 50 to 100 times stronger.…
Alcohol abuse among seniors has been steadily increasing in the past several decades. Research indicates…
