Entering a drug and alcohol treatment program is a big step that many addicted people are not ready to make on their own. If your loved one is struggling with a substance use disorder and their life has become unmanageable as a result, it may be time to host an intervention.
The new coronavirus and the illness that it causes, COVID-19, are wreaking havoc on every aspect of life. With more than 352,000 confirmed cases in the U.S. and 1,324,907 current confirmed cases across the globe, many of us are very aware and even fearful of the negative implications this has on our daily lives.
Opioid abuse and addiction are common in the U.S. and many people try to detox on their own without medical intervention. If you are addicted to prescription opioids or heroin and you’re trying to get sober, you may be searching for help to detox.
During the holidays, the likelihood of alcohol and drug abuse in social situations is much higher and the number of drug and alcohol overdoses increases dramatically.1,2 Although there are many positive things about the season’s celebrations and activities, it can also be a very difficult time for some people. Excessive drinking is often portrayed as […]
If you or a loved one has been arrested for a drug-related crime, you should know that you’re not alone. According to the Federal Bureau of Prisons, 45.2 percent of all inmates are incarcerated due to drug offenses.1 However, addiction alone is not an imprisonable offense.
Although substance abuse and addiction is a widespread problem, there is a major treatment gap in America. According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, less than one percent of Americans get the treatment they need.1 Many of those who do not recieve treatment cite finances as one of the major roadblocks.