Despite national campaigns aimed at creating more awareness about opioid addiction, there remains a strong stigma surrounding heroin addiction. This stigma is due to how pop culture has portrayed heroin use throughout the years. The fact is, heroin is one of the most widely abused drugs in the nation by people of all walks of…
Marijuana, or weed, is derived from the cannabis plant. Being one of the oldest crops known to man, it is little wonder that marijuana use has a long history and is the most commonly used drug worldwide. In the U.S., weed is still illegal under federal law but legalized for medical or recreational use in…
Addiction causes significant damage to personal relationships, and the closer you are to an addicted individual, the greater the damage. When addiction has gone on for long periods of time, addiction overshadows most interactions with your loved one. This situation can create a rollercoaster of emotions. Now that your loved one has chosen to attend…
This September marks the 32nd annual National Drug and Alcohol Recovery Month. This year’s theme, “Recovery Is for Everyone: Every Person, Every Family, Every Community,” reminds the general public that substance use and mental health disorders have impacts that reach far beyond the individual level. It further reminds people in recovery and those who support…
Sadly, a significant portion of the millions of Americans affected by addiction never seeks the professional help readily available. Rehab treatment programs offer individuals and their families the opportunity to recover and heal from substance use disorders and the co-occurring mental health conditions that often contribute to them. Addiction is a complex disease, and it…
Witnessing a loved one suffer from an alcohol use disorder is painful and difficult. Trying to figure out how to help can lead to feelings of frustration, confusion, anger, fear, guilt, and worry, all of which take a toll on your well-being. Alcohol use disorders affect millions of people throughout the world. In the United…
Methamphetamine is a derivative of amphetamine, which is a potent central nervous system stimulator. Amphetamines are prescribed to treat medical conditions like ADHD, narcolepsy, and clinical obesity, and when used properly, are highly effective. Methamphetamine, also referred to as meth, crystal meth, crystal, and crank, is commonly illegally produced in meth labs and sold as…
Prescription medications are used daily by millions of Americans to treat conditions that range from anxiety to pain management. There are numerous classifications of prescription medications, many of which have a high risk for abuse and addiction. Opioids, central nervous system depressants, and stimulants are the most commonly abused. Prescription drug addiction has been on…