Currently across the United States, an estimated 10 million young people aged 12 to 29 are battling a substance use disorder. Yet among the millions, only one in 10 adolescents actually receive professional substance abuse treatment. Adolescents and young adults, as we know, are very prone to addiction. So as a parent, you have every right to […]
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The Cocaine and Heroin Mix: A Deadly Drug Cocktail
Drug overdose is an ongoing epidemic in the United States. From 2002 to 2015, the country experienced over a two-fold increase in fatal drug overdoses and each year, the numbers continue to rise— We know this. We also know that it is the young adult population, ages 20 to 34, that are the most affected. […]
Which Addiction Treatment Services Does Your Son or Daughter Need?
If you are searching for addiction treatment services for your son or daughter, we commend you for taking this step forward. Choosing to seek outside help for a loved one is a difficult decision to make, especially for parents who have witnessed the toll that drugs have taken on their child firsthand. It is hard […]
What You Should Know About Drug Addiction Treatment
Drug addiction is one of the most common diseases affecting Americans today. In fact, the majority of people in the United States know someone who has been addicted to drugs. Perhaps that is what has brought you here. Someone you know, someone you love, maybe even yourself, is battling a drug addiction. In some way […]
The Truth About Opiate Withdrawal
Oxycontin. Vicodin. Morphine. Fentanyl. Heroin. These are just some of the names of opiates you may be familiar with; some of the opiates you or a loved one has struggled with before; some of the opiates you’ve heard about on the local news station, causing overdoses in nearby towns. These are also some of the […]
Marijuana’s Effect on the Brain: Is Your Child at Risk?
Regular marijuana use can lead to poor memory. It can affect a teen’s ability to problem solve, their learning capacity, and inevitably lower their IQ. Smoking pot not only can stir depression in consistent users, but also other mental illnesses like schizophrenia and anxiety disorders. Because of the changes the drug provokes within the brain, […]
Drug Addiction in America: What the New Surgeon General is Saying About America’s Drug Epidemic
Drug addiction in America is a persistent epidemic, one that is tirelessly sweeping the streets and the pharmacies of our hometowns nationwide. Today, over 27 million Americans have problems with prescription or illicit drugs. And according to the latest research, nearly 21 million people in this country meet the diagnostic criteria for a substance use […]
10 Signs You Need Substance Abuse Rehab
Over 23 million Americans currently need treatment for a substance use disorder, yet only ten percent suffering receive the rehab they need. When a drug addiction is left untreated, the consequences become severe. According to the Center for Disease Control, there were 43,982 deaths due to drug poisoning in 2013. Every day, approximately 78 people in the […]
9 Reasons to Consider Residential Substance Abuse Treatment
Substance addiction is a chronic, recurring disease – one that affects an individual mentally, emotionally, and physically. It does not go away overnight; without proper treatment, addiction provokes a high chance of relapse. If you or someone you love has made an unsuccessful attempt at recovery, or has relapsed since your last stint of rehab, […]
New Survey Results: Drug Abuse in Teens is Declining
Rewind back to 2015, when the nation witnessed a drop in drug abuse among teens. After years of seeing teen drug use climb an upwards trend, 2015 brought a quiet sense of stability as well as a sense of hope. Less high school students reported using drugs like ecstasy, Molly, heroin, synthetic marijuana, and amphetamines […]