The stigma attached to addiction pervades our collective consciousness. To casual observers who aren’t touched by addiction either personally or through family, addiction seems like…
Traumatic experiences can have a seriously negative impact on your life. That impact may include the development of posttraumatic stress disorder or PTSD. It may…
If you’re addicted to a medication, you need the specialized help offered by a prescription drug detox center. This is true, in large part, because…
Meth, or methamphetamine, is a powerful stimulant drug. Some people receive this drug in the form of a legitimate medication. However, illegal street versions of…
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…
An IOP is an intensive outpatient program. This kind of program allows you to live at home while still receiving treatment for drug or alcohol…
Benzodiazepines are a large group of tranquilizing and sedative medications sometimes known as benzos. While these medications have many benefits, their use can potentially lead…
The holiday season is marked by many things in communities across America. That includes a predictable spike in the symptoms of drug and alcohol problems.…
Millions of Americans have prescriptions for potentially addictive medications. Doctors help their patients avoid addiction by providing instructions for safe use. Unfortunately, a significant number…
Arriving at the difficult decision to finally seek out residential addiction treatment for your drug or alcohol use disorder is not an easy moment. When…