The National Institute on Drug Abuse estimates that over 100 million Americans suffer from chronic pain. And sadly, that’s where drug addiction starts for many people. Many people, because of their chronic pain, become dependent on their prescribed pain...
There are various causes of addiction that put people at a higher risk for struggling with this disease. Addiction can be passed down through family members, for starters. Some people are also vulnerable to substance use as a result of their upbringing, health...
Having an addiction to drugs and/or alcohol brings a variety of different risks into your life, and meth is no different. Did you know that one of the most significant dangers of meth is the chances of experiencing meth psychosis? Like the name suggests, this is a...
If you have started thinking about the possibility of seeking drug and alcohol treatment, it’s easy to feel like now “isn’t the right time.” There’s nothing wrong with wanting a fresh start at the beginning of the year and deciding to focus on...
According to the National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH), nearly 8 percent of the U.S. population (over 19 million people) suffered from substance use disorders in 2019. This number will likely increase in the aftermath of 2020, a year that proved to be...
If you suspect that a friend or family member is abusing cocaine, you’ve probably started looking for cocaine addiction symptoms. But what are they, and how can you tell if your loved one is a cocaine user? If you’d like to learn more about the signs and...
Many Florida rehabilitation centers are now offering faith-based programs to help people enter and stay in recovery. Of course, this leads to a question: Does God make a difference in recovery? The short answer: yes. The longer answer is that faith-based rehabs...
