Understanding Drug Addiction and Recovery
Addiction has become so widespread in the United States that most states struggle with some type of drug-related issue. It is a chronic brain disorder. The importance of a drug rehab center in this...
View ArticleMysterious Amnesia Might be Caused by Opioids
A report released by the Center for Disease Control suggests that a rash of unusual amnesia cases that occurred in Massachusetts during the past few years might have caused by opioid substance abuse....
View ArticleNew Jersey Doubles Pay for Medication Management
In a decision aimed at mitigating the opioid addiction rates in New Jersey, the state has implemented a new plan to double the reimbursement received by doctors who offer treatments that have proved...
View ArticleDonald Trump Meets with Opioid Addiction Experience
In an effort to combat opioid abuse, Donald Trump met with Attorney General Jeff Sessions, New Jersey Governor Chris Christie, and members of the vast community of people addicted to opioids. The...
View ArticleWhy do Truckers Have Higher Rates of Addiction?
Truck drivers are stereotypically known for using drugs more frequently than the average civilian, but recently in a BMJ study revealed this to be true. Why is that? From long hours and stretches with...
View ArticleFlorida Finds Trump-Branded Heroin
The Hernando County Sheriff’s Office conducted a six-month investigation into Florida drug distribution has culminated in the revelation that a certain brand of heroin has been dubbed “Donald Trump” by...
View ArticleUnderstanding Drug Addiction and Recovery
Addiction has become so widespread in the United States that most states struggle with some type of drug-related issue. It is a chronic brain disorder. The importance of a drug rehab center in this...
View ArticleStudy Suggests Fewer Refills, Higher Dosages Stop Addiction
A recent study published in the BMJ (British Medical Journal) suggests that the key to curbing rates of addiction causes by prescribed painkiller medications may be to provide a higher dosage of the...
View ArticleIs Grandma an Addict? Trend with Senior Citizens and Addiction
Alcohol Abuse and the Elderly Could Grandma be addicted to drugs or alcohol? Impossible! That’s for young people who might not know any better, right? Wrong. According to the National Council on...
View ArticleHow to Cope with a Child in Rehab
If you have a child beginning recovery for a substance abuse issue, you are likely feeling contradictory emotions right now. On one hand, having your child enter into a rehabilitation center is a huge...
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