Answers to Frequently Asked Question: How Long Does Codeine Withdrawal Last? Codeine is a versatile substance that is marketed as both a single-ingredient drug and in combination with other chemicals. The diversity of formulations and perceived safety makes codeine one of the most popular...
The Most Common Illegal Drugs Today Of the long list of illegal drugs and substances capable of derailing lives and causing drug addiction, most can be legally prescribed by your family doctor. Many of these are indisputably known for their highly addictive qualities,...
Heroin Addiction – Symptoms, Signs and Side Effects From city to suburb, the wave of deadly heroin blends continues to make headlines. The duplicitous shift to these potent cocktails coincides with the persistent demand for a cheaper alternative for those trapped in...
Drug and alcohol abuse does not only affect the addict, but their family as well. When recovery starts, the whole family should show support. Family therapy is a good opportunity for individuals struggling with an addiction and their families to understand the...
This October, help White Sands Treatment Center raise awareness about substance abuse by celebrating National Substance Abuse Prevention Month. Call 877-855-3470 to learn more. Join White Sands Treatment Center this October in celebrating National Substance Abuse Prevention Month, a time to remember all...
The Importance of Evidence Based Treatment for Alcoholism and Depression. Addiction is classified as a mental disorder because of the influence drugs and alcohol can have on brain chemistry. When a brain disorder such as addiction occurs with another mental disorder, the...
Women and Alcohol: Celebrities and Public Figures Open Up About Their Battles with Alcoholism Proving This Disease Can Affect Anyone For many people, a cocktail, a beer or a glass of wine is a normal part of getting together while enjoying a...
Ohio is in the midst of an opioid and heroin addiction epidemic and across the state the effects can be seen in communities large and small. According to the Ohio officials last year, 3,050 people died in Ohio from drug overdoses. Just...
Are the Internet and Mobile Devices Improving Substance Relapse Prevention Initiatives? New Studies from The American Heart Association indicate that participants in internet interventions and those who used mobile device interventions reduced tobacco use and remained dedicated to cutting alcohol use. Researchers...
Fentanyl is an opioid painkiller medication that is used to treat chronic pain. Fentanyl is much stronger than other pain medications such as morphine, and is intended to prevent or diminish severe pain and discomfort in individuals who suffered a major injury...
