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 30, 2018
Alcohol and cancer are clearly linked. Doctors have known this for years. But often, the average Joe or Jane has no idea about the connection. Recently, the issue of alcohol and the developmen…
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…
July 31, 2018
Over the years, as people have struggled to make sense of their drinking, they've come up with a number of myths about alcohol. They may think one type of drink makes them more emotional. They…
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…
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 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 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…
March 27, 2018
Binge drinking and frequent drinking have been long-standing issues in the US. If you have concerns about how much you are drinking, you are not alone. A 2015 survey revealed that 26.9 percent…
March 12, 2018
Just because it is prescribed doesn't mean it isn't abused. Soma is a muscle relaxer, and for those who have muscle injuries or spasms, it can provide significant relief. Unfortunately, it can…
February 26, 2018
The importance of treatment for heroin addicts should not be ignored. Heroin and other opioids lead the way when it comes to the drug epidemic in America. Studies show that more people die of…
February 19, 2018
Treatment programs for alcohol and drug addiction are usually classified as one of two categories: Inpatient or Outpatient. Both are focused on the rehabilitation of the alcoholic or drug addi…
January 23, 2018
Believe it or not, many addicts have not heard of the drug called, Spice. This is a fairly new drug which has hit North America at rapidly rising rates. For those addicted to spice, and lookin…
January 8, 2018
Addiction does not have a selection process and an addict does not have the capability to process rationally. When men and women of all ages cross the barrier that divides a medical standpoint…
November 7, 2017
Substance abuse disorders typically follow the same patterns. The first step to seeking substance abuse disorder treatment is determining if the person in question has an addiction. Addicts be…
October 3, 2017
Many drug and alcohol addicts talk about hitting rock bottom before sobering up. Many times, the rock bottom experience is both incredible and horrifying at the same time. The experience serve…
September 21, 2017
A new study out of New Hampshire examined more than a year's worth of fentanyl overdose death data to identify if poly-drug use was an issue. A study out of New Hampshire found that nearly all…
September 19, 2017
Last December, Ohio’s Board of Pharmacy began reporting sales of gabapentin prescriptions in its regular monitoring of controlled substances. The drug, which is not an opioid nor designa…
