A substance use disorder (SUD), the technical name for addiction, is a reoccurring use of drugs and/or alcohol, which leads to significant and clinical impairment. Basically, it means you can't stop using a substance and your life has become unmanageable because of...
Last week we discussed antidepressants. What they are and how they are used in the treatment of depression. This week, we will discuss how these drugs are used, specifically for the treatment of addiction and how to educate yourself on whether these drugs are good for...
Antidepressants, as their name suggests, are a certain type of drug that is used to combat depression in people. The amount of people in the United States who have taken, or are currently taking, some form of antidepressant is mind boggling, and should cause us to...
MDMA, also called Ecstasy or Molly, is known as being a party drug. Due to their psychoactive effects, party drugs like MDMA are often taken at clubs, house parties, and underground music festivals called raves. Many use these substances to amplify their party...
When someone begins their journey of recovery they often ask "How long will I be in recovery?" Oftentimes, people wonder about this question even before they decide to get sober. Depending on who you ask, or what program you employ for sobriety, you may get a...
The fact that you are reading this must mean that there is a good chance you are seeking help for your addicted child. The most important thing right now is to remember that you’ve taken a big step to help your son or daughter with what they’re going through. It might...
Fatal drug overdoses have skyrocketed in the past three decades. In fact, they claim the lives of more than 47,000 Americans each year. Opioids like prescription painkillers and heroin kill more than 28,000 Americans per year — 78 people per day. These are amazing...
With the continued legalization of marijuana, more and more companies are coming up with better ways to "enhance" their product to make more money. With these enhancements comes a much stronger and potent product of marijuana than there has ever been. This increased...
What is Fentanyl? Fentanyl is a powerful synthetic opioid that is similar to morphine. While most opioids are derived from the naturally occurring opium poppy, fentanyl is part of a class of drugs called synthetic opioids. Synthetic opioids are manufactured in a...