The human body develops a tolerance to drugs very quickly. This means that users will need larger or more frequent doses in order to achieve…
By Kathryn Millán, MA, LPC/MHSP The opioid crisis in America has become a regular topic in national news. Every day, more than 115 people die…
It’s all over the news: Opioid use is on the rise, whether it involves powerful prescription pain relievers, such as Vicodin, codeine, Demerol, or OxyContin,…
According to recent estimates, more than 52,000 people lose their lives from drug addiction each year. Of those overdose deaths, about 63 percent or 33,000…
If you’re a legislator or public official in contemporary America, one of your primary duties revolves around finding a solution to the opioid epidemic. For…
Although many people know that injecting, smoking and inhaling drugs can cause intoxication, few are aware that many drugs can be absorbed just by touching…
The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) [i] produced by the American Psychiatric Association is often referred to as the “doctor’s bible,”…
LSD is a psychedelic drug that is one of the most potent mood-changing chemicals available. This drug is sold in the following forms: Tablet Capsule…
One of the most stunning things about recovery is the similarities between your story of addiction and that of the next addict. Heroin addiction, especially,…
The cost of drug and alcohol rehab can be high, and if you opt for a high-end addiction treatment center to ensure that you have…