For many who struggle with substance abuse, money is a powerful trigger. Just having a $20 bill is enough to send many users straight to…
Dextromethorphan (DXM) is a cough suppressant found in many cold medicines, often bundled with painkillers (like acetaminophen), antihistamines (like diphenhydramine), decongestants (like pseudoephedrine), and/or expectorants…
Not surprisingly, people who suffer from chronic pain may experience judgment regarding their condition or medication prescriptions. I’ve had some clients tell me they hate…
Each time a family bands together and holds an addiction intervention, that family is taking one small step toward a better future. They are helping their…
Experts know there is a significant link between sex work and drug use. Sometimes sex traffickers use drugs to keep young girls under their control…
I was union for over 10 years. I lived it and I’m pretty dang proud of how far it’s got me . There was never…
Nearly 15% of the American Indian and Alaskan Native population meets the diagnostic criteria for a substance use disorder , compared to 4.6% for Asians,…
What are the leading causes to addiction? Some people say addiction can be caused by genetics, peer pressure, poverty, and mass amounts of stress. Although…
This is a question commonly asked by those who are considering addiction treatment for themselves or a loved one. There are so many forms of…
For many people who are new to recovery, they may have not felt bored in quite some time — possibly even years. Using alcohol or…