If you’re addicted to opioids, your recovery plan will probably include both medication and therapy. Together, these two options make up what is known as…
Residential treatment in rehab is a common option for people affected by moderate-to-severe addiction. This treatment takes a live-in approach that requires you to stay…
Getting sober isn’t easy. Clearly, everyone with a substance use problem knows that all too well. The first days, weeks and even months of early…
While the use of opiates can be an effective means of pain relief, users should beware. Opiates are highly addictive, and recovery from opiate addiction…
You’ve probably heard about fentanyl, the pharmaceutical-grade opiate that has caused a spike in overdose deaths recently. The actual numbers should sound alarm bells: OD…
The ever-shifting definition of “narcotic” defies simple explanation. It’s tempting to slap on a cold, clinical answer like, “Narcotics bind to opioid receptors” and declare…
Alcohol withdrawal is a common experience for addicted people who stop drinking. If you have alcoholism, experts recommend that you never attempt to quit independently.…
Millions of Americans are affected by a serious problem with prescription drugs. While some of these people do not meet the criteria for addiction, many…
If you’ve been diagnosed with a substance use disorder, your next step should be to enter a rehab program. However, there’s a potential obstacle in…
A MAT clinic is a facility that offers a medication-assisted treatment program. MAT programs are most often used to treat people with serious opioid problems.…