Sitting by and watching your loved one misuse drugs and alcohol can leave you feeling powerless. Understandably, you want to do something to help your loved one with their substance use disorder. However, unless they are willing to admit th …
With more people seeking recovery, more recovery centers and treatment programs have popped up across the country. As any type of field grows, it will become more specialized, and recovery is no different. This recovery specialization helps …
If you are addicted to one or more substances, one of the first things you might experience is the inability to uphold and/or execute basic life skills. These skills can include keeping up with household chores such as dishes, laundry, and …
We often hear about substances of abuse that cause people to grapple with physical dependency and subsequent withdrawal symptoms when they stop using. A large majority of mind-altering substances, such as heroin, cocaine, and alcohol, are n …
A recent study on Adderall use in college students reports that anywhere from 7-33% of all college students abuse Adderall at some point during their college years. Research has also concluded that more than half of the students who were pr …
Robitussin is one of the leading cough medicines in the United States, as it is available in almost all grocery stores and pharmacies. For decades, Robitussin has been relied on by countless individuals to give them relief from a cough asso …
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 hig …
You may have seen reason reports and viral posts claiming fentanyl is the leading cause of death for adults aged 18-45. The opioid epidemic is no news, but these reports of skyrocketing fentanyl overdoses may be shocking. You may be asking …
In the midst of a year that will be documented in history books to come, problems other than those that are discussed on national news channels are still occurring in the country. The United States is still experiencing an addiction crisis …
Millions of people throughout the world consume alcohol on a regular basis. The National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH) reported that in 2018, 70% of Americans reported they drank alcohol within the last year while 55% of Americans d …
