Alcohol addiction and abuse is a widespread problem throughout the United States. The National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism released findings that showed around 15.1 million people in the America had an alcohol dependence problem in 2015. Every year, roughly 88,000...
Your first 90 days sober is a time of growth and renewal. Here’s what to expect. Seeking help for an addiction can be a hard decision to make, but it’s always the right one. The National Institute on Drug Abuse stresses that...
Drug Abuse in Pregnancy and Effects on the Newborn – What Are the Dangers? Women who are considering getting pregnant are always advised to avoid any substance abuse. Fetal development can be hindered through the use of substances such as cocaine, heroin,...
Opioid Epidemic: Why Are Overdoses More Frequent with Opioids? If the government’s plan to reduce availability of opioid medications was working, why are overdoses more frequent with opioids? The alarming statistics published widely across America indicate that an increase in the number...
Combating Opioid Abuse: How Health Insurance and Opioids Are Linked With the opioid crisis that America faces, people have been looking to find who is to blame. The majority of the blame thus far has been placed on the pharmaceutical companies for...
Chiropractic addiction treatment is an alternative treatment therapy. Here’s how it can help improve your chances of successful recovery. Chiropractic medicine focuses on the relationship between the skeleton and the body’s nerves and muscles. When these systems are misaligned, the functioning of...
The director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Dr. Debra Houry warns that the nation’s opioid epidemic is getting worse, not better, and shows no signs of abating in the near future.
Opioid Crisis: Athletes Addicted to Painkillers With the growing cases of opioid addiction across America, even athletes are at danger of abusing opioids. In 2015, 2 million Americans were addicted to opioid painkillers such as codeine, fentanyl and oxycodone, according to the...
It’s not easy watching a friend struggle with a substance abuse problem, but it can be hard to broach the subject. Many people with a drug or alcohol addiction are in denial and don’t believe their substance abuse is a problem. Others...
Sober Things to Do This Weekend – Long Term Recovery Tips As a recovering alcoholic, the weekends can often be the hardest time to get through. The free time you have over the weekend might have been filled with drinking before but now...
