What’s The Difference Between Addiction And Abuse? You will often see the terms substance abuse and addiction thrown around interchangeably. To the average person, these two terms may seem the same but they are actually very different ideas. In this article, let's...
Cocaine is one of the most addictive drugs in the world. The effects of cocaine depend on the method of administration. When people snort cocaine, the high peaks around 20-30 minutes after inhalation and will last about 2 hours. When smoked or injected...
The response to the Covid-19 virus is reaching its third year. That sentence alone stirs up some sort of emotion with most, if not all of us, at this point. Some have struggled with a substance use disorder (SUD). Some have suffered through an alcohol use disorder...
Vicodin is the brand name of a pain relief drug made up of hydrocodone and acetaminophen. Hydrocodone is an opioid narcotic that is synthesized from codeine. Codeine is derived from opium poppy seeds. Hydrocodone is used for moderate to severe pain. It has also been...
Anxiety is a real condition that can be debilitating in both adults and in kids. In fact, 1 out of 4 Americans will experience Anxiety Disorder in their lifetime. People who experience anxiety have intense levels of fear and worry about everyday things that might be...
People who seek treatment for an addiction may benefit from addiction group therapy. Group therapy is not simply individual therapy in a group setting. Therapy in a group must be led by a trained counselor to be effective, and when done properly, it can help people...
The start of a new year, a new week, or a new day is a chance to re-evaluate your life and your recovery. If you haven’t yet started on your journey to recovery, the start of a new year is a great motivator for a New Year, New You. However, if you have started your...
Recovery is both a journey and a destination. Throughout both your journey through and to recovery, choosing to incorporate positivity into your life is always recommended as it can provide you with significant benefits that ultimately aid your journey to permanent...
The end of the year brings many people together to celebrate a number of holidays. Halloween parties in October, Thanksgiving in November, and a number of holidays in December such as Christmas, Hanukkah, and Kwanzaa. This time of joyous festivities can also be an...