News: Washington to Help with Los Angeles Meth Addiction
News Update: Washington to Help with Los Angeles Meth Addiction Methamphetamine is a dangerous, fatal drug that is on the rise in many areas — particularly in Los Angeles. Keep reading to find out about the meth addiction in Los Angeles and what actions are being taken by Washington to help fight the growing epidemic….
Spike in Drug Overdose Deaths Under COVID-19
Spike in Drug Overdose Deaths Under COVID-19 The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the lives of everyone around the world in countless ways. Whether you’ve lost your job, lost loved ones, or lost your normal, the stress of all the changes that coronavirus brought with it is more than enough to send individuals suffering from substance…
Prescription Pill Abuse: Symptoms of Opioid Abuse
Prescription Pill Abuse: Symptoms of Opioid Abuse Opioids are a prescription medication used to treat pain. While they can be a helpful medical tool, they are also extremely addictive. Opioid addiction knows no bounds — no matter someone’s age, gender, socioeconomic class, or upbringing — addiction can happen to anybody. If you are concerned that…
Symptoms of Stimulant Prescription Pill Abuse
Symptoms of Stimulant Prescription Pill Abuse Watching a loved one suffer from addiction can be one of the hardest things to go through. So can realizing that you, yourself, are experiencing addiction and may need to get outside help. Although prescription stimulants are prescribed to treat medical conditions and help many of its users live…
Symptoms of Prescription Pill Abuse: Benzodiazapine
Symptoms of Prescription Pill Abuse: Benzodiazapine Benzodiazepines are a medication prescribed for a wide range of medical conditions, including anxiety, insomnia, seizures, muscle relaxation, and even alcohol withdrawal. While Benzodiazepines can be a helpful tool in treating these conditions, they are also dangerous and highly addictive. If you are suspecting that you or someone you…
Holidays and Substance Use Disorder
Holidays and Substance Use Disorder While the holidays are a time filled with relaxation, family, and fun, it can also be very triggering to those with substance use disorder. It can bring up feelings of grief, trauma, loneliness, and much more. Especially this year with the COVID-19 pandemic still lurking, the holidays can be difficult…
When Should I Call SAMHSA vs a Rehab Center?
When Should I Call SAMHSA vs a Rehab Center? While you’re on your journey of finding help for yourself of a loved one, you may come across many resources from a website called SAMHSA. Keep reading to find out more about SAMHSA, how they differ from a rehab center, and when it is appropriate to…
A Guide to the Symptoms of Opioid Addiction
A Guide to the Symptoms of Opioid Addiction Opioids are a dangerous drug that nearly 2 million people across the United States are addicted to. This means that one in three people know someone who is addicted to opioids or are addicted to opioids themselves. They can be found as prescription medication, or as illegal…
What Makes a Great Drug Rehabilitation Center?
What Makes a Great Drug Rehabilitation Center? Throughout your journey of finding the perfect treatment center for you, you may quickly start to realize how different each and every rehab can be. With so many different offerings, factors to choose from, and with each one claiming to be the best, you may start to wonder:…
What to Look for in Treatment During COVID
What to Look for in Treatment During COVID Finding the right treatment center for your addiction recovery is a huge task, and is one of the most important decisions you can make along your journey. Pair this with a global pandemic, and you may be starting to feel a little lost as to what to…
