Nonmedical use and abuse of prescription medication is a national epidemic. The National Institute of Drug Abuse states that an average of 52 million people misuse prescription drugs. Per NIDA, “misuse of prescription drugs means taking a medication in a manner or dose other than prescribed; taking someone else’s prescription, even if for a legitimate Read More…

The history of alcohol abuse goes as far back as the invention of alcohol itself. Fermented grains, fruits, and honey has been used to create drinking alcohol for thousands of years. Humans have consumed alcohol to celebrate holidays and deal with stress or sadness. According to American Addiction Centers, in the early 1800s, a movement Read More…

Are you interested in Cocaine Rehab in Los Angeles? You may have heard the ads for drug addiction treatment or know people who suffer from drug addiction, but you never imagined it could be you or a loved one who falls into the path of drug abuse, especially a cocaine addiction. If you are reading Read More…

Holistic Approaches to Addiction Treatment – Treating substance use disorder is a serious business. Addiction is considered a disease, but there is more to it than simply treating the medical condition. After all, this is about the mind, body, and soul. It’s a tug-of-war that has the entire system turned upside-down. This is why it’s Read More…

Opiates or Opioids do not always work. Certain types of pain are a challenge for these drugs, due to the way they work. Opioids work very well when used correctly for specific types of pain. You are probably thinking; why on Earth would I take prescription opioids for pain if they don’t work, and why Read More…

Opiate Effects – In the short-term opiates are quite effective at reducing pain signals in the brain. Opiates do this by binding with proteins or opioid receptors on nerve cells found in the stomach, brain, and along the spinal cord. It works brilliantly because it works with the body and brain’s neurotransmission system. Of course, Read More…

How to Talk with Someone Suffering from Addiction – One of the hardest conversations you will ever have in your life will be talking with someone about their addiction problems. These conversations are often as hard or harder than talking with someone grieving from losing a loved one, one of the conversations about the birds Read More…

Most of us assume we know the warning signs of alcohol abuse when we see them. While there are certain signs that are obvious and noticeable, a good many of them often go undetected by close friends and family members. Perhaps we might take this opportunity to discuss some of the warning signs, and the Read More…

Dangers of a Cold Turkey Detox – Whether you realize it or not, substance dependency can become part of who you are, and it encompasses nearly every part of your life. Quitting is a term often used to describe this and it means you are making a big change, as you are essentially stripping out Read More…