During the 1980s, President Ronald Reagan proclaimed a “war” on illegal drugs claiming drug trafficking constituted a national security threat. Since then, the War on Drugs has contributed to a systemically unequal prison system and mass incarcerations in the US. Reagan’s War...
Marijuana use has rapidly risen in the past decade with it becoming more socially acceptable and legalized in various states. Delta-9 THC is the most well-known and well-studied form of THC. It is also the most potent, giving users an intense high...
According to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), an estimated 50 – 70 million Americans struggle with chronic sleep disorders. About 1 in 3 adults don’t regularly get enough uninterrupted sleep. Sleep deprivation can lead to mental and physical health problems, loss...
Drug rehab in the villages can be the key to opening a new, healthy chapter of your life. The Villages is a retirement community where individuals who are 55 and older can get the treatment they need to put drug and alcohol...
In recent years, kava has grown in popularity in the U.S. with trendy bars popping up on what seems every corner. This traditional herbal beverage is known for its calming effects and as an alternative to alcoholic beverages and other drugs. Although...
Navigating Growth With The Help and Guidance of Compassionate Staff “I appreciate IOP at Lakeland”, says Luis, a recent patient of the WhiteSands intensive outpatient program. “They have helped me immensely”, he adds. Luis successfully completed the IOP program at the facility’s...
Peyote is a type of cactus that contains mescaline, a hallucinogenic substance and has been used by many Native American tribes as a spiritual medicine in their rituals. Non-Native American people also use peyote and non-synthetic mescaline as a recreational drug. Peyote...
Introduction to Blue Cross Blue Shield Insurance and Detox Coverage Blue Cross Blue Shield is a huge health insurance corporation that provides nationwide coverage to over 115 million Americans, through more than 1.7 million healthcare providers, doctors, hospitals, clinics, pharmacies, and more....
Introduction to PPO Plans and Addiction Treatment Coverage Preferred provider organizations (PPOs) are American health insurance plans that are typically partially paid for by employers throughout the US, with roughly 46% of Americans who have a health plan enrolled in a PPO. ...
Exploring the Need for Drug Rehab in Plant City Substance use disorders are a growing concern for people across the nation and in Plant City, there is a prevalence of drug addiction that requires the need for comprehensive addiction treatment programs. The...