Caring for a Loved One with an Addiction
Families who are dealing with an addicted loved one are faced with many challenges. The anger, sadness, guilt, shame, and...
Ways to Leverage Telemedicine for Addiction Treatment
Dec 21, 2018
Approximately 115 people in the United States die every day due to opioid overdoses, according to the National Institute on...
Four Reasons Codeine and Alcohol Don’t Mix
Dec 6, 2018
Because alcohol use is so prevalent, many people are unaware of the dangers of mixing it with codeine and other...
What Is Drug-Induced Psychosis?
Aug 29, 2018
Drug addiction is linked with a number of impacts, ranging from problems at work and changes in appearance to physical...
Missouri Opioid Overdose Deaths Pass National Average
Jul 23, 2018
The most recent data is in from the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), and it’s not good news for...
Are Average Drinking Guidelines Set Too High?
Jun 29, 2018
Think you’re safe by sticking with the recommended guidelines for alcohol consumption? Think again. According to recently published research, the...
Exploring the Dangers of Synthetic Cannabinoids
Jun 22, 2018
While marijuana comes from the ground, synthetic cannabinoids are man-made — with unknown and potentially deadly ingredients. Last month the...
LGBTQ Addiction Factors: The Importance of Self-Esteem
Jun 14, 2018
Lack of self-esteem is a serious problem – particularly when it leads to addiction. Just under 40 percent of America’s...
Is There a Cure for Addiction?
Feb 21, 2018
“Drug addiction, also called substance use disorder, is a disease that affects a person’s brain and behavior and leads to...
Five Addiction Myths to Stop Believing Today
Jan 31, 2018
Addicts may be among the most misunderstood people in the world due to the many misperceptions that exist about them,...
