What Happens When You Quit Smoking?
Nicotine is second only to alcohol in terms of the number of people who are addicted to it. About 24 million people over the age of 12 in the U.S.…
Here are resources and information about addiction and addiction treatment that can aide in your recovery journey.
Dangers of Percocet
Percocet is a narcotic analgesic that doctors commonly prescribe to treat acute pain and moderate to severe chronic pain. This medication is a combination of oxycodone, which is a derivative…
6 Benefits of Meth Addiction Treatment
The United States saw the steepest spike in drug overdose deaths to date during the pandemic. Meth overdoses have increased at a rate even higher than some other highly addictive,…
Tips for Treating Opioid Withdrawal
The human brain has its own special opioid receptors that are there to attach to the body’s naturally occurring opioid-like substances. These natural opioids are pumped out by the brain…
Recognizing PCP Abuse and Getting Help
Phencyclidine or PCP, known commonly by its street name angel dust, is a Schedule II drug. This designation indicates a high risk for abuse, dependence, and addiction. More than six…
Common Side Effects of Fentanyl
Fentanyl is one of the most powerful synthetic opioids in existence. Originally manufactured for use as a painkiller, fentanyl quickly made its way into the street market, increasing the risk…
National Alcohol Screening Day
First initiated in 1999, National Alcohol Screening Day (NASD) is always recognized during the first full week of April. The goal of NASD is to raise public awareness that alcohol…
DUI vs. DWI
Let’s state the obvious: driving a motor vehicle while under the influence of drugs or alcohol is illegal. There can be legal consequences for impaired driving even when a drug…
Why Is Nicotine Addictive?
Cigarettes are available in grocery stores, gas stations, and bodegas all across the US and yet nicotine is one of the most addictive substances on the planet. It’s as addictive…
Understanding the Opioid Crisis
Opioid addiction is a crisis for those with opioid use disorder (OUD) and their families. In the United States, the opioid epidemic is a crisis because of the terrible toll…