National Prevention Week: How You Can Participate
It’s understandable that we’re focused on the deadly virus that is creating a host of problems in every city in the US today. However, it may be beneficial to think...
How Coronavirus is Affecting Opioid Addiction in Our Country
Long before we ever heard of coronavirus, opioid addiction has been an ever-growing problem in our country. “Opioid overdoses accounted for more than 42,000 deaths in 2016.” This is according...
The Stigma of Being Asian American During COVID-19
As the days and weeks wear on and people continue to isolate, fears and imaginations are starting to run rampant. Have you ever thought about what it is like being...
How are Recovering Addicts Coping with COVID-19?
As we all try to adapt to a new way of life during the COVID-19 pandemic, we all have issues to deal with. There is isolation, worries, and concerns for...
Substance Abuse Among the Elderly Population
Substance abuse is more prevalent in the older generation today than it has ever been. In earlier years, substance abuse declined as individuals grew older. Today, the “Baby Boomer” generation...
How Social Distancing Affects Recovering Addicts
We’re dealing with a unique and challenging situation in America today. Everyone is affected by the new social distancing recommendations, and many of us aren’t coping very well. However, as...
Facts to Aid You in Choosing a Drug Rehab Program
Choosing a drug rehab that is right for your situation is not an easy process. Especially since there is such a vast assortment of facilities claiming to be the best. ...
Why is Addiction Referred to as a Brain Disorder?
Extensive studies show that addictive chemicals cause long-lasting changes in the reward centers of the brain. This discovery raises the question, “Is addiction a brain disorder?” The stigma surrounding drug...
Defeat Alcohol Addiction: Tips for Maintaining Sobriety
Even alcoholics know what they are doing to their body by drinking excessively, yet many do not quit. The possibility of liver disease, kidney disease, and even cancer should make...
7 Questions You Should Ask About Drug Detox
You’re reading this article because you are ready to take back your life and be free from the grip of addiction. This decision is one of the most difficult, but...
