Drug overdose (OD) from addiction or other causes is growing extremely fast in the U.S. Most of the fatalities, as much as 200 each day, happen because of illegal opioids or prescription drugs.
It is hard to watch a loved one grapple with a substance use problem. You may feel useless to help them, and they may not realize or admit to having a problem. You are not alone. One step that you can take to help your loved one is to stage an intervention. What Is an
Knowing when you need help with substance use may be hard to identify. This is particularly true if you have used for a long time and feel like you have a handle on the situation. A lot of people have the same problem you do. In 2013, an estimated 22.7 million Americans needed help with
Addiction takes a toll on its victims, but co-workers and employers also pay a high price. Statistics from the National Safety Council show that substance use disorders affect almost 21 million Americans, a group that makes up around 8 percent of all adolescents and adults in the country. Add family members, and that number goes
A close-up image of hands wearing blue gloves holding a syringe and a vial. The syringe is being filled with liquid from the vial. The text on the image states that taking Buprenorphine can help patients focus on their recovery from addiction by reducing their desire to use and the severity of withdrawal symptoms.
Heroin is an illegal drug derived from the opium poppy. This drug is a highly addictive substance that causes mental illnesses and often results in addiction. In 2020, approximately 13,165 people in the United States died from an overdose involving heroin. If you are looking for a job or have an upcoming drug test, you
Children quickly learn that medicines can help them feel better. Though medications can be hazardous, this is often forgotten as the positive effects are felt instead of the adverse side effects. Adderall is one of those medicines that have many benefits to help those struggling with attention difficulties, but it is also a medication that
The question of nature vs. nurture pops up in many areas of psychology and medical sciences, but few issues spark as much of a contentious debate as the question of a potential cause of addiction. Substance abuse behaviors have a tendency to run in families, but that only compounds the question of whether the issue
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
While opioids are very effective at relieving pain, they are still dangerous if not used as prescribed and closely monitored by a physician. For this reason, they should only be used as directed. It’s also important to know how to take an opioid properly, as alterations to the dosage or method of administration can lead
Many people have never experienced addiction of any sort. For these people it can be very hard to understand and grasp the logic behind drug abuse. With drug use getting more and more prevalent in America, it’s now common for people to dig deeper and look for the reasons why people use drugs and alcohol.
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