Suboxone vs. Methadone: What Are the Differences?
The United States has been caught in the throes of an opioid epidemic for more than a decade now. From heroin and OxyContin to fentanyl and hydrocodone, millions of Americans have been abusing opioids and continue to do so at shockingly high rates. In fact, approximately 130 people die each
Benefits of Group Therapy in Addiction Treatment
Addiction is a very isolating, lonely disease. Yes, it might seem like a person who is hooked on drugs or alcohol may constantly be around other people, but that does not equate to the fulfillment one obtains through having healthy relationships. It is a common misconception that people with an
How to Tell Your Employer You Need to Go to Rehab
Having a job while also being addicted to drugs or alcohol is rare. The vast majority of people with an addiction are unemployed because their substance abuse stands in the way of them performing a job. But that does not mean that all addicts and alcoholics are without a job,
What to Do After a Relapse
A relapse occurs when a person who has gotten sober from drugs or alcohol ends up drinking or drugging again. Instead of just experiencing a lapse (where they drink or use one single, solitary time after getting sober) their active addiction kicks back in and they are regularly drinking or
The Dangers of Fentanyl
While the vast majority of the country’s attention is focused on the coronavirus pandemic, the opioid epidemic continues to rage on. In fact, rates opioid overdose are increasing and are expected to continue to do so as the pandemic continues. The challenges the United States faces with opioids are not
Ohio Opioid Crisis and Statistics
The opioid crisis has single-handedly transformed the landscape of the nation, taking the lives of hundreds of thousands and permanently affecting the lives of those who survive. In some parts of the country, the opioid crisis runs rampant. One of the most deeply impacted states is Ohio, where the Centers
What is Vivitrol and is it Effective?
Millions of Americans are addicted to opioids, both illicit and prescription. From heroin and opium to Fentanyl and Oxycodone, opioids have flooded the streets and are being abused by people of all ages, races, and financial backgrounds. Close to 50,000 people die each year in the United States from an
What Does Evidence-Based Treatment Mean for Addiction?
Addiction is an incurable disease, but that does not mean that it needs to continue on perpetually for the remainder of one’s life. Addiction can be treated so that those who battle overwhelming cravings and compulsive substance abuse can live happy, healthy, sober lives free from the consequences of active