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5 Benefits of Outpatient Rehab Programs

When deciding which type of addiction treatment is right for you, it’s important to know that there are benefits of both outpatient and inpatient rehab. While some people might participate in an outpatient program after completing residential treatment, others rely on outpatient treatment alone. In the end, it’s important to

Why Do People Become Alcoholics?

If you have a loved one who is suffering from alcoholism, you might wonder why some people become alcoholics and others can drink with impunity. After all, some people can have a glass of wine at dinner at night while others can’t stop drinking after they’ve had one. What is

What is Crack Cocaine and Why is it so Addictive?

Crack cocaine is one of the most powerful drugs and one of the most difficult addictions to overcome. The drug is so potent and addictive that many people become addicted after just one time using it. Crack is a crystallized form of cocaine – a stimulant drug that is commonly

6 Family Roles in Households Suffering From Addiction

It’s no secret that addiction devastates relationships and it is commonly referred to as a family disease. When people live in a household with an addicted family member, everyone else struggles to maintain balance in the home and cope with their loved one’s addiction. Not everyone copes in the same

The 6 Most Addictive Stimulants from Strongest to Weakest

Stimulants are highly addictive drugs because they work directly on the area of the brain that regulates pleasure. When people abuse stimulants, whether strong or weak, the drugs increase dopamine production in the brain – leading to feelings of well-being and increased energy. Consequently, long term drug abuse can lead

Can You Really Force Someone To Go To Rehab?

If you have a friend or family member who simply cannot stop abusing drugs or alcohol, you might be wondering, as so many people do, can you force someone to go to rehab – even if they don’t want to go?  It’s no secret that addiction is a devastating illness.

How COVID-19 is Affecting the Opioid Epidemic

When the novel coronavirus reached the U.S., the economy and many facets of American’s lives came to a seeming halt. As the economy shut down and widespread closures swept the nation, one existing epidemic responsible for killing thousands of people each year continued to rage on. Although much of our

Mental Health Awareness Month During The COVID-19 Pandemic

As millions of Americans focus on their physical health and grapple with difficulties associated with the pandemic, Mental Health Awareness Month during the times of COVID-19 seems more important than ever. Experts around the world are beginning to stress the importance of support services for people struggling with their mental

Kratom Abuse in Ohio: What’s The Big Deal?

Across Ohio, Kratom is growing in both popularity and controversy. Although there are currently no FDA-approved uses for the herb and it is a controlled substance in 16 counties, many people rave about the benefits of taking it for pain relief, alcohol dependence, opioid withdrawal, and more. At the same

Federal Opioid Taskforce Indicts Ohio Doctors in Multistate Bust

  The Ohio River Valley and Appalachia have seen the worst numbers of overdose and deaths from the ongoing opioid crisis, but some bad players are being brought to justice. Since President Trump’s 2016 federal health emergency declaration both the federal government and states have been going after the crisis