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How Alcoholism Almost Ruined Royce Da 5’9

Sobriety

Sep 13, 2018

Royce Da 5’9, the stage name of Detroit-born rapper Ryan Montgomery, met his wife in high school. They were in the same Spanish class, but when he spotted her blaring from the latest Roots album from the speakers of her mom’s car, she really caught his attention. They quickly bonded over their shared musical tastes...

Difference between Suboxone and Methadone

Addiction

Aug 31, 2018

Statistics from the National Institute on Drug Abuse show that more than 115 people in the United States die every day from opioid overdoses, a national problem that costs the U.S. over $78 billion a year in lost wages, medical treatment, and criminal justice involvement. Treatments vary and often involve a combination of methods, including...

Detox Safe for Pregnant Women

Addiction

Aug 21, 2018

Having a baby will change your life in more ways than you could ever have imagined. Every mother wants to be the best mom possible and do everything there is to make sure that her baby has the best start in life. If you take drugs or alcohol during your pregnancy, you have the potential...

Effects of Alcohol on the Brain

Addiction

Aug 08, 2018

Few activities are as surrounded by medical myths as much as the consumption of alcohol. From claims that drinking directly kills your liver to tips on how to mitigate the effects of alcohol on brain and body, there’s a lot of information and misinformation out there. If you’re worried about issues related to alcohol addiction...

How to Hold an Intervention

Resources

Jul 18, 2018

The feeling that it might be necessary to hold an intervention in order to address concerns about someone who has an addiction problem can seem troubling. When a loved one or friend needs help, you want the best for them. Making the leap from worrying about a person to starting a structured process of intervention,...

How to Stay Sober this Summer

Sobriety

Jun 29, 2018

Now that summer is officially here, it’s time to enjoy the sunshine and bring out the barbeque with friends and family. For recovering addicts, this season can be a difficult time to practice sobriety when the temptations seem to be magnified. Luckily, if you have gone through drug and alcohol treatment, you have the tools...

The Silent Nature of Opioid Addiction

Addiction

Jun 19, 2018

Opioids are a drug class that includes heroin, as well as powerful pain relievers, such as oxycodone, hydrocodone, codeine, morphine, fentanyl, and many others. Today prescription opioids fill American’s medicine cabinets; and sadly, opioid overdoses now kill more Americans every year than car accidents. In 2016, more than 64,000 people died from drug overdoses including...

Dangers of Mixing Xanax and Alcohol

Addiction

Apr 06, 2018

In the stressful world that we live in, many people have turned to Xanax (alprazolam) to get some relief from anxiety. Xanax is the 13th most commonly prescribed psychiatric drug medication in the United States, and nearly 42 million Americans are taking the drug. Every year, 22,000 people die from complications involving prescription medications. Approximately...

Parkland Shooting Highlights Need for More Psychiatric Care

Rehab

Mar 09, 2018

The recent mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas School in Parkland, Florida, has brought the issue of mental health and its relationship to gun violence into the forefront of public attention. The shooter, a 19-year-old young man with a history of psychological and behavioral problems, was apprehended by police and will eventually be brought to...

Detox Treatments for Drugs with Worst Withdrawal Symptoms

Withdrawal

Feb 21, 2018

Drugs with the Worst Withdrawal Symptoms How They can be Treated with Medical Detox One of the most worrisome prospects that comes with trying to quit any drug is the possibility of going through withdrawal. It’s important to be aware of what withdrawal symptoms accompany particular drugs, especially in instances where going off a specific...

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