Problem Drinking on the Rise among Seniors
When you hear the words “drinking problem,” young people are often the first demographic that comes to mind. However, older...
How Chronic Pain Can Lead to Addiction
Jan 29, 2019
An estimated 50 million adults in the U.S. have chronic pain. That’s 20.4 percent of the population, according to a...
Domestic Violence and Addiction: What You Should Know
Jan 22, 2019
Approximately one out of 10 Americans over the age of 12, roughly 23.5 million people, are addicted to alcohol and...
Does Court-Ordered Treatment Work?
Jan 14, 2019
“I hereby sentence you to treatment, recovery and an addiction-free life.” In a perfect world, people with substance abuse and...
Six Things You Should Know about Urine Drug Testing
Dec 28, 2018
Urine drug testing is the most common type of drug testing used by employers, according to Drugs.com. Wondering what urine...
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...
Understanding the Dangers of Prescription Drug Abuse
Dec 13, 2018
When most people think of drug addicts, they usually think of street drugs like crack, cocaine, ice, ecstasy, heroin, marijuana,...
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...
Coping with HIV and Substance Use Disorder in the LGBTQ Community
Nov 30, 2018
Unfortunately, HIV and substance abuse go hand-in-hand in the LGBTQ community. While HIV is no longer viewed as a life...
After Rehab: How to Repair Your Physical Health
Nov 23, 2018
Addiction takes a serious toll on your body. The good news is that there are many positive steps you can...
