Did you know that almost 21 million Americans have at least one addiction? With so many people struggling, you or someone you know might be dealing with addiction. There are certain things that you should do when you are overcoming addiction that you might not be aware of. There are certain things you should know and [...]
Addiction is a complex mental condition, and a disorder manifested from a compulsive substance or behavior. Many drug abuse patients know the harmful consequences of these dangerous substances. However, the addictive nature of these compounds brings about the obsessive nature of the individual. Due to this behavior, you might wonder if it’s possible to recover from [...]
America is falling victim to a drug crisis. The sad part is that so many people remain clueless to the fact, or simply refuse to listen. The word "drug" is such an ugly word and it becomes pure taboo among many middle and upper-class Americans. If you have been too busy ignoring the issue, it is [...]
According to the National Survey on Drug Use and Health published by the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) in 2015, around 1.5 million Americans use cocaine on a monthly basis. This represents a significant portion of American society although the fact is that the figures almost certainly don’t reveal the full truth. There are around [...]
Suboxone has been researched and found to be a treatment for opiate abuse. Doctors recommend the use of Suboxone to people who are addicted to heroin. Suboxone treatment has been found to be the miracle drug that helps them reverse back the effects of opiate addiction. Some, however, end up abusing the drug by taking it [...]
Making the decision to overcome your substance addiction is a huge step that many people are afraid to take. They are scared of what life will be like without the feeling their drug of choice gives them, no matter how much it’s hurt them and others in the past. But like all negative things in your [...]
It’s true that being able to recognize and admit that you have an addiction is the hardest step to overcoming that addiction. It is also true that recovering from that addiction and leading a sober lifestyle can also be incredibly difficult. Luckily, there are techniques you can try and steps you can take to ease the [...]
