History of the Opioid Crisis
The opioid epidemic has been ravishing through the United State of America since the 1990s and it has been worsening over the years. According to...
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Falling Into Old Patterns After Treatment: What To Do in the Event of a Relapse
Drinking after sobriety or using drugs after kicking the habit can be extremely discouraging; especially after you have successfully completed a drug and alcohol addiction...
Common Myths About Depression: Debunked
Common Myths About Depression: Debunked. A major depressive disorder is characterized by a sad mood, inability to concentrate, loss of interest and other symptoms that...
Family Support During Teen’s Substance Abuse
The Importance of Family Support During Your Teenager’s Substance Abuse Recovery Cocaine, alcohol, marijuana, opioids, inhalants, and hallucinogens all have one thing in common; they...
SAMSHA National Prevention Week: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Disorders Among Different Populations
National Prevention Week is an annual national awareness week that takes place during the third week in May (May12th-19th this year) in order to improve...
Opioid Addiction Among Pregnant Women
Opioids are natural pain relieving medications cultivated from the poppy plant since 3400B.C. Today most of these prescription painkillers are man made and synthesized by...
Five Common Myths About Bipolar Disorder Debunked
Bipolar affective disorder or manic-depressive illness is a mood disorder characterized by periods of profound depression that alternate with periods of excessive elation and irritable...
Prescription Pill Abuse & Addiction Treatment in America
Prescription Pill Abuse & Addiction Treatment in America. According to statistics, prescription drug abuse causes the largest percentage of deaths from drug overdoses. Of the...
Alcohol Abuse: Debunking Common Myths
According to statistics, alcohol is the most commonly used addictive substance in the United States: 17.6 million people or one in every 12 adults are...
Does My Teenager Have a Substance Abuse Disorder?
Teenagers can be demanding and challenging for many parents. This age group is often struggling to discover their true identity while juggling how to fit...