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 … Read more
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 … Read more
Studies have shown that alcohol can affect the quality of sleep. It disrupts our circadian rhythm, which regulates the body’s temperature. It also keeps your body tied to a 24-hour cycle. This rhythm regulates hormones such as melatonin and core body temperatures. When you drink alcohol before bedtime, these hormones are lower, and the body’s … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
Suboxone and Methadone are often used to alleviate withdrawal symptoms and reduce cravings. When dealing with opioid use disorder OUD, a doctor may prescribe you one of these medications. A professional must prescribe these medications under careful supervision. These medications play a key role in the treatment of opioids addiction. There are differences of opinion … Read more
If you are considering a drug detox while pregnant, there are a few essential things you must know. Before detoxification, you need to know the safety of a drug detox program and the types of treatment available. Our professional team at Haven Detox understands your concern and can guide you in the right direction towards … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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