In recent years the nation has reeled from the tragic loss of lives to accidental drug overdose. In 2019 alone, America lost 67,839 souls due to an overdose, an astonishing statistic. There is much work to be done in changing this troubling trajectory and to hopefully prevent overdose deaths. This goal begins, of course, with […]
Drug Addiction
Signs of a Relapse in a Loved One
As a close family member or friend, you may have experienced a gut feeling, an innate sense that your loved one has relapsed back to substance use. Chances are you have been closely engaged in this person’s treatment and recovery process and therefore have a special intuition about the signs of relapse. For most, however, […]
Made a Decision: The Choice to Get and Stay Sober
The rise of intervention-based reality TV has created a false notion in the realm of substance use disorders and recovery: that a person must reach a “bottom” or the end of the road before they are willing to get sober. While it’s true that family members and loved ones should set and hold onto healthy […]
Taken Only As Prescribed – Why it’s Important to Excercise Caution With Medication
The struggles many have with opioid pain medication have given way to a more public view of how prescription medication use can develop into substance use disorders. There has long existed a large number of routinely prescribed medicines that have the potential to be abused, and many who suffer from substance use disorders are not […]
Can Meth Be Really Addictive?
Methamphetamine is a popular street substance. The relatively low cost, and the extreme sense of invincibility and energy are why its use is so prevalent. It is also very dangerous and addictive. Many people who use meth develop serious health problems, dental issues, and legal challenges. Severe substance use dependence is a problem that many […]
Difference between Amphetamine and Methamphetamine
When it comes to the difference between amphetamine and methamphetamine, many people feel confused due to the fact that their chemical make-ups are very similar. However, one provides far greater consequences for its abuse and addiction. Do you know which is worse, amphetamine or methamphetamine? Recognizing the Difference between Amphetamine and Methamphetamine An amphetamine is […]