The brain and body function poorly when someone uses drugs or alcohol. Drugs will interrupt someone’s normal thought processes, feelings, creativity, and rational choices. The…
There are two types of opioids that people can get addicted to. One is natural opioids that are created from the opium poppy seed plant.…
Currently, there are nearly 22 million people that are suffering from active substance use disorders in the US. 23 million people are in addiction recovery.…
Life is full of ups and downs, and we face obstacles every day. It’s normal for us to have periods of time when we feel…
It is critical for parents who are new in recovery and who have established their commitment to a new lifestyle free of substances to understand…
It can sometimes be difficult to tell if someone is just high or if they have overdosed on opioids. It is critical to never second…
It is hardly ever a simple nor easy issue having a family member struggling with substance misuse. In many instances, the chemical dependence of a…
It’s important to connect with others in recovery to have a support system and not relapse back into the loneliness of drug addiction which is…
Dilaudid (Hydromorphone) is an opioid type of medication that is a schedule II-controlled substance. It is only prescribed to treat intense pain. Dilaudid is a…
The powerful opioid drug fentanyl is only prescribed for severe pain caused by serious medical conditions. Fentanyl is usually reserved for chronic pain, not acute…