Methadone is a synthetic opioid that has been used since the 1950s to treat chronic pain, however, because of it effectiveness is primarily used to…
Amanda StevensMay 21, 2019
Heroin is a serious, deadly drug, affecting over 9.2 million people globally. Because this is one of the most potent, fatal drugs available, most people…
Amanda StevensMay 14, 2019
When it comes to substance abuse recovery, there is no “one-and-done” method that gets and keeps someone sober. However, with recent advances in the treatment…
Amanda StevensMay 7, 2019
Xanax, a prescription medication known to treat anxiety and panic disorders, has become a widely abused substance for many due to its addictive nature and…
Amanda StevensApril 30, 2019
Many people use alcohol to “feel better”, however, the paradox is that in reality, alcohol has an opposite, negative effect on someone's state-of-mind. In fact,…
Amanda StevensApril 23, 2019
Alcohol is one of the most universally abused substances, with over 15 million adults in the United States suffering from an alcohol abuse disorder. With…
Amanda StevensApril 16, 2019
Binge drinking is a serious health problem involving a pattern of drinking that brings a person’s blood alcohol concentration (BAC) to 0.08 percent or higher.…
Amanda StevensApril 9, 2019
According to the World Health Organization, there were about 34 million people estimated to have used opioids in 2016. Although such numbers are astounding, the…
Amanda StevensApril 2, 2019
Tramadol (also marketed as Ultram or Ultracet) is a prescription opioid painkiller for moderate pain, typically prescribed for fibromyalgia sufferers or for pain after a…
Amanda StevensMarch 26, 2019
Oxycodone, an opioid drug generally prescribed under the brand names OxyContin and Percocet, is primarily used for relief of moderate to severe pain. Despite being…
Amanda StevensMarch 19, 2019
Prescription painkillers, a type of opioid drug, play a substantial role in alleviating suffering from chronic/acute pain and the daily life limitations brought on by…
Amanda StevensMarch 12, 2019
Detoxing from opioids is difficult- taking determination, support from clinical and medical professionals, and focus. By having the right tools and mindset when detoxing off…
Amanda StevensMarch 5, 2019
With the increasing legalization of cannabis in many states, the question of what effects marijuana can have on the brain and body is causing many…
Amanda StevensFebruary 26, 2019
Did you know The National Institute of Drug Abuse published that up to 36 million people around the world are currently addicted to the abuse…
Amanda StevensFebruary 19, 2019
The opioid crisis is inevitably going to continue to grow in the United States. This is going to force more and more people to first…
Amanda StevensFebruary 12, 2019
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