How to Help Someone With A Pill Addiction
The misuse of prescription pills is an ever-growing issue throughout the country today. A large section of the adult population is overdosing and misusing prescription
January 17, 2020
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- The latest updates in addiction, treatment, and recovery
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What is “harm reduction”?
The most basic definition of harm reduction seems pretty simple, reading something like, “reducing harm to another person or persons through actions and behaviors”. Now,
January 10, 2020
What are Synthetic Opioids?
Synthetic opioids have become a critical tool in managing severe pain, providing relief where other medications may fall short. These powerful substances, created in labs
December 30, 2019
Fentanyl Abuse Signs, Symptoms and Side Effects
Fentanyl is undoubtedly one of the most dangerous drugs out there. Opioid overdose is now the leading cause of death in young adults, and in 2016, fentanyl
December 17, 2019
Anxiety and Methadone
Many people who have opioid addiction also have a co-occurring mental health condition like anxiety. Some patients who take methadone for opioid addiction have anxiety
November 18, 2019
How to Stop a Painkiller Addiction
According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, between 8 and 12% of people with opioid prescriptions develop opioid use disorder. Opioids help many patients with
November 4, 2019
What is a substance use disorder?
Substance use disorder or SUD is another term for drug addiction. This is a medical condition that changes a person’s brain and alters their behavior.
October 23, 2019
Employment During Treatment and Recovery
One essential step towards self-improvement during treatment and recovery is the prospect of being gainfully employed. For some, the idea may be intimidating, but having
March 15, 2019
Vermont’s Opioid Addiction: A Family Crisis
Vermont’s opioid addiction has deep effects that filter from the individuals who are struggling with the addiction down to their spouse, children, friends, and other loved ones. Family bonds can be broken or irreparably damaged. It’s an epidemic that has impacted millions across the United States.During a 12 month period, ending in November 2017, a reported estimate of 69,948 lives nationwide were lost due to overdose, making it one of the most serious overdose crises the country has ever had to face.
June 29, 2018
How Opioid Addiction Can Affect Marriage
Opioid addiction can have drastic effects on marriages. One spouse may want to help their partner but may find themselves frustrated and unsure of what
June 20, 2018
The Dope Show: Heroin in Pop Culture
A large number of people in the United States have admitted to misusing opioids, such as heroin at least once. According to the National Survey
May 16, 2018
Finding Affordable Addiction Treatment
When you think about getting help for your opiate addiction, are thoughts of paying for treatment intimidating? If so, there are options out there to
April 17, 2018
