Do You Show Symptoms of Dual Diagnosis or Co-Occurring Disorders?
How does a person know if their problems with mental illness such as depression or bipolar disorder came before their difficulties with substance use disorder? Dual diagnosis or co-occurring disorders...
Recognizing Opioid Abuse Symptoms Amidst the Opioid Crisis
Pharmaceutical companies reassured physicians and doctors that opioid pain relievers were safe and non-addictive. Now a nationwide substance abuse problem in the United States. Even when a patient follows their...
Things That Would Improve Dramatically in a Drug-Free Society
When we think about drug abuse and addiction, our first thought is about the vast number of addicted individuals. Some of us may even consider the effects of drug-related crime...
Life Without Addiction: 10 Super Fun Activities to Enjoy Sober
If you are recovering from addiction, it is always a challenge not to keep thinking about your habit. If you are trying to move on with your life, you need...
Debunking the Myths Heroin Addicts Tell to Justify Their Habit
You might be surprised to know that some of the things you’ve heard about heroin are lies. These lies or myths are often perpetrated by heroin addicts to make themselves...
Accidental Addict: Can a Trip to the Dentist Lead to Opioid Addiction?
When it comes to understanding opioid addiction, we should first look at the many ways a person is initially introduced to the drug. Opioids treat pain for millions of people...
