June 21, 2019
Whether you are looking into substance abuse treatment for yourself or your loved one, it is important to understand the different approaches to treatment, and which one will provide the best…
June 18, 2019
Do drugs reduce emotional pain from depression bring a similar addiction risk as other prescription medications? The drug companies are of course saying no, but we think it is worth taking a c…
June 18, 2019
There is a myriad of misconceptions about why people become alcoholics or drug addicts. A lot of the false beliefs keep people who really need a place like The Haven from actually getting trea…
June 16, 2019
Researches from Harvard Medical School announced new findings in how children whose parents (or caregivers) abuse alcohol and drugs, or distribute drugs, face significantly higher risks of med…
September 12, 2018
There's been a surge of interest in the business of drugs. This is particularly true for the opioid epidemic. Opioids have causes 40,000-plus deaths in recent years. The focus is starting to s…
September 6, 2018
Relapse is a scary word for any recovering addict. When a problem drug or alcohol user stops, everyone who loves them hopes it will be forever. But sometimes, that's not the case. Chemical dep…
August 21, 2018
Recovery from drug or alcohol dependence is one of the most precious gifts imaginable. It can re-make the lives of addicts and their loved ones. However, most people agree that in order to ach…
August 14, 2018
It's often said that addiction is cunning, baffling and powerful. Some addicted alcohol and drug users are very high-functioning. One of the founders of AA, Dr. Bob, even maintained a successf…
August 7, 2018
In recent years, the opioid epidemic has been a focus of advocacy and outreach for state and national health departments. This is with good reason. Fentanyl overdoses caused over 20,000 deaths…
June 25, 2018
Drug or alcohol addiction can turn lives upside down. When people are "in it," they tend to make terrible choices and may even sever important relationships. Some addicts end up feeling that t…
June 17, 2018
Maintaining sobriety becomes easier over time, especially after learning new ways to manage cravings and triggers. After recovering from substance use disorder is part of the journey to lifelo…
June 10, 2018
More and more synthetic marijuana has been in the news. An unregulated drug, synthetic marijuana is also known as Spice or K2. It can look like oregano and is often sold at convenience stores…
June 2, 2018
Ultimately, the goal of treatment at a center like The Haven is recovery. What does recovery look like? Almost everyone has heard that recovery is a process, not a moment. It's something that…
May 30, 2018
Prescription drugs have a big role in healthcare. They are an important tool for any physician. Prescription medicine makes it possible for people to manage symptoms of menopause, recover from…
May 27, 2018
Everyone knows about the addiction epidemic that has swept America. Every state in the union has been shocked into action by the number of issues addiction has caused, including overdose death…
May 24, 2018
In some ways, people with substance abuse disorders fly under the radar of mainstream society. Even when they are still "functioning," they lead secret lives that expose them to lots of risk.…
May 19, 2018
To say that addiction recovery is a big job is a major understatement. Addiction affects all aspects of an individual's live, and so does recovery. There are lots of ways to organize addiction…
May 18, 2018
Addiction is a disease. For those that suffer from alcohol addiction or need drug addiction treatment, it's time to find the right treatment program. It is almost impossible to quit drugs or a…
May 15, 2018
Though the political world and the media have shifted focus to the war on opioids, the fact remains that meth is a huge issue in both the US and Canada. This is particularly true in the plains…
May 1, 2018
Kratom is an herbal product that's been in the news a lot lately. While some people say it's helped them kick opioids or treat their PTSD, others say it can become an addiction itself. Federal…
June 21, 2019
Whether you are looking into substance abuse treatment for yourself or your loved one, it is important to understand the different approaches to treatment, and which one will provide the best…
June 18, 2019
Do drugs reduce emotional pain from depression bring a similar addiction risk as other prescription medications? The drug companies are of course saying no, but we think it is worth taking a c…
June 18, 2019
There is a myriad of misconceptions about why people become alcoholics or drug addicts. A lot of the false beliefs keep people who really need a place like The Haven from actually getting trea…
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