Prescription painkillers – such as Oxycontin (oxycodone) and Vicodin (hydrocodone) – are opioid drugs used to treat pain. They are prescribed after surgeries, for injuries or painful illness, and can also be found in prescription cough syrups or other medications. These drugs, while legal and safe when used as directed by a doctor, also have […]

Let’s be honest for a minute. No one really wants to go to rehab – at least not at first. For many addicts and families, “rehab” is a scary thought. The word itself carries an overwhelming stigma, and the idea of actually going away to rehab can be equally (if not more so) overwhelming. For […]

It’s an unfortunate reality that of the 20-plus million Americans battling substance addiction today, only 10 percent will receive any type of treatment. Only a fraction of those treated will receive treatment at a clinical rehab facility. Usually, people do not pursue professional treatment because they are not ready to stop using, or not ready […]

Mental illness is difficult to talk about, along with drug addiction. But as parents, we must always recognize this risk. We must educate ourselves about mental illness and substance addiction, and about the dangers these disorders can pose to children today. For those with children who are currently battling a mental illness and/or substance abuse, […]

More than 20 million people in the United States are battling a substance use disorder. Close to 44 million American adults are experiencing a mental health disorder. More than 8 million adults in the U.S. today are battling both mental health and substance use disorders simultaneously. There is a clear link between substance abuse and […]

A drug and alcohol treatment center is a facility designed to help addicted individuals stop compulsive drug seeking and substance abuse. These individuals may be suffering from an alcohol use disorder, a drug use disorder, or multiple co-occurring disorders involving substance abuse. Easy enough, right? Well, when you are researching potential treatment options for a […]

Over the last couple years, we have taken great strides in the way we perceive and understand substance addiction. The ongoing opioid crisis – declared a national emergency in late 2018 – has especially shed light on the dangers of substance abuse and the reality of addiction as a disease. Coupled with a heightened state […]

The recovery journey does not end after rehab. In fact, many believe this is where the journey truly begins. After completing drug or alcohol treatment, a person can return to their daily lives of working, going to school, seeing friends and family. While this is a major achievement, it’s also a major transition. Oftentimes, returning […]

When a loved one is battling addiction, life can start to feel overwhelming. You may be overcome with feelings of worry or sadness, blame or shame, fear or uncertainty. And as if it all isn’t difficult enough, you’ve been tasked with choosing a treatment program for your loved one. How will you know which is […]

Almost half of Americans feel that their stress keeps them lying awake at night. About three out of four American adults experience physical symptoms and/or psychological symptoms related to their stress. Even more – over 90 percent – teenagers and young adults (between ages 15 and 21) report the same, stress-related symptoms. It’s clear that […]