The United States is facing an opioid epidemic of unprecedented scale. Opioids such as prescription painkillers, heroin, and even the synthetic opiate medications that treat opiate addiction, hold countless people—and their loved ones—in their grasp. As a mental illness, opioid addiction spares no gender, race, or socioeconomic class. According to the US Centers for Disease … Read more
Many people who have had a personal or indirect experience with addiction are familiar with the concept of a 12-step program for recovery, like Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) and Narcotics Anonymous (NA). Within these programs, people can find peer support for maintaining their sobriety and follow structured pathways toward building back their lives. However, in recent … Read more
Ibogaine for Addiction—Can It Work? When a person struggles with addiction, it can feel overwhelming to take the first step toward treatment. Finding effective help can also be intimidating. As a result, people may be drawn to atypical methods to help them overcome their addictions. Ibogaine, a plant-derived psychedelic, is one such method that has … Read more
Most Common Mental Health Conditions That Go With Addiction When a person has decided to find support for their addictive behavior, they are often surprised to uncover an underlying mental health condition. However, substance use disorders very commonly occur with mental health conditions. A so-called co-occurring disorder, or dual diagnosis, can be a single mental … Read more
Over the past several years, alcohol abuse has been steadily on the rise in the U.S. For many people, alcohol is a numbing agent turned to in times of stress. In some cases, drinking alcohol is an act used to relieve symptoms associated with anxiety or depression. Unfortunately, it doesn’t take long for intermittent or … Read more
Opioid Drug Use and Addiction Rates in Massachusetts Across the United States, opioid drug use and addiction rates are on the rise. Unfortunately, the increase in illicit drug use is also linked to a rise in opioid-related deaths. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, drug overdose deaths across the U.S. increased 5% … Read more
Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) Program for Opioids In recent years, opioid abuse and opioid addiction have become increasingly problematic public health concerns. Many experts have labeled the issue an epidemic. The National Institute on Drug Abuse reported that nearly 50,000 people in the U.S. died from an opioid overdose in 2019 alone. This number is anticipated … Read more
Staying sober while on vacation can be challenging—especially for those in recovery from addiction. However, people in recovery can experience a fun and fulfilling vacation so long as they engage in sober activities that can help them resist drug and alcohol use. Continue reading to gain helpful tips and strategies on how to stay sober … Read more
Addiction often takes a toll on those close to the addict, including their spouses, partners, children, and friends. Many individuals hurt by loved ones suffering from addiction have difficulty practicing forgiveness, especially if addiction led to serious problems that affected their quality of life, such as missed mortgage payments, job loss, and legal issues. Though … Read more
Heroin represents an extremely dangerous drug due to its high risk for overdose. In 2019, an estimated 14,019 people died from a heroin overdose, which made up nearly 20% of drug-related deaths that occurred that year, reports the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA). Heroin addiction can be successfully treated with one of several programs … Read more
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