Vivitrol is a drug used to treat alcohol dependence in people struggling with substance use disorder. It is an injection-based medication that has a variety…
Amanda Stevens, BSJuly 26, 2022
The word addiction can be a broad spectrum for many people. Some people see addiction as a problem with drugs, alcohol, dirty websites, or gambling.…
Amanda Stevens, BSJuly 6, 2022
Alcohol: most people don’t give it a second thought. They have a few drinks on the weekend, or a couple at the watering hole after…
Amanda Stevens, BSJuly 5, 2022
Alcohol is generally ignored when people talk about the dangers of substance abuse and addiction, but make no mistake, alcohol is one of the most…
Amanda Stevens, BSJune 27, 2022
Cravings aren't always bad. You might crave a long bubble bath after a stressful day, or you could crave a piece of cake as the…
Amanda Stevens, BSJune 26, 2022
Xanax is a widely prescribed benzodiazepine used to treat anxiety and panic disorders, as well as depression and insomnia. This tranquilizer drug depresses the central…
Amanda Stevens, BSJune 26, 2022
It is known by many names, including Ithang, Mambog, Mitragynine, thang, Biak-Biak, Maeng Da, Thom, and kratom. Kratom is a type of tree that grows…
Amanda Stevens, BSJune 25, 2022
It’s often overlooked when discussing drug abuse and dependence, but alcohol dependence and alcoholism are among the most commonly cited substance abuse disorders in the…
Amanda Stevens, BSJune 25, 2022
35 million Americans had substance use disorders in 2019. As common as addiction is, only 10% of addicts receive treatment. Addiction is a disease that…
Amanda Stevens, BSJune 24, 2022
Substance abuse's effects on the user can devastate the individual’s emotional, mental, and physical well-being. As such, many people that suffer in the grips of…
Amanda Stevens, BSJune 22, 2022
Alcohol is one of the most universally abused substances, with nearly 15 million adults in the United States suffering from an alcohol abuse disorder. With such…
Amanda Stevens, BSJune 20, 2022
