Opioid addiction information, articles, resources and personal stories to help you understand the symptoms and treatment of substance abuse and addiction.
What is Dual Diagnosis? Dual diagnosis is a term used a person with a mental illness also has a substance abuse disorder at the same time. More than half of persons who have a serious mental illness also have a substance use or abuse disorder. This is often also called “co-occurring disorders.“Many rehabilitation programs are …
Heroin Addiction: How Does It Start? Heroin addiction in America has reached epidemic proportions since 2000, leaving in its wake thousands of broken lives and families each year. These heroin addiction statistics are startling: From 2002-2013, the rate of heroin overdose increased 287% Since 2002, heroin use has increased 62% and the rate of overdose …
Long Term Drug Treatment: What is taking so long? In our caffeine-fueled, frantic, multitasking world we want everything FAST. Fast delivery, fast food, fast download, we all want to save time; even with our health care. Emergency medical care is around the corner from many homes. Medical surgeries and treatments that required lengthy hospital stays …
Combatting addiction is hard enough. The cravings, the emotions, and the triggers can seem impossible to deal with. Group and individual therapy are often needed to uncover the root causes of the addiction. On top of all this, the physical effects of withdrawal can be difficult to deal with. All of these factors can mean …
News of the heroin epidemic and “opioid crisis” is everywhere today. Even the president is addressing the issue lately. What exactly is the heroin epidemic and what do we mean by “crisis?” Some of the statistics are very alarming. Drug abuse, overdose and death is rising among all citizens of the United States. This includes …
