Blog Archive
October 16, 2020
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A New Way of Thinking: Addiction as a Spectrum
Finding the strength to support your loved one who has been struggling with an addiction can be difficult to say the least. From the moments of frustration to those of
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Ways Life Can Improve Without Alcohol
Anyone who has faced their alcohol addiction and begun the long road to recovery knows the journey is a deeply personal experience. For many individuals living with an alcohol use
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Important Facts About Antidepressant Withdrawal
When discussing the prevalence of prescribed medications within the United States, it’s important to recognize that antidepressants are one of the most widely prescribed groups of medications. With over 118
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What You Need to Know About MAT for Opioid Addiction
Over the past two decades, opioid addiction has blown up around the entire country, with opioid use disorders occurring all over the United States — from bustling urban areas to
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Symptoms of a Heroin Overdose
Watching a loved one struggle with a heroin addiction can leave you feeling helpless and overwhelmed. After all, the dangers associated with an addiction of this nature are severe and
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What Is Equine Assisted Therapy; How Does It Help Addiction Treatment?
A commercial for a hospital system shows a little girl apprehensive about the treatment she has throughout the day. A doctor comes in and suggests they try something different. As
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An Inside Look at Xanax Addiction and Dependence
It was never your intention to abuse Xanax. What started as a medication to help you cope with anxiety evolved into a necessity to get through each day. Over time,
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What Are the Differences Between Crack and Cocaine
Did you know crack and cocaine are almost chemically identical? It’s understandable why both substances are often lumped together. Even though crack and cocaine share many characteristics, there are notable
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How Are Codependency and Alcohol Addiction Connected?
It’s a common scenario, one that may start innocently enough but can soon evolve into something dangerous. Perhaps it’s happening to you, or has already happened. It’s the cycle of