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Heroin Addiction: Can You Spot the Signs?
Blog No one intends to become addicted to heroin. However, it’s one of the most addictive substances available, meaning it’s extremely difficult to quit once …
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The Crucial Role of a Professional Interventionist in Addiction Treatment
Blog When someone close to you is battling addiction, you may feel powerless, like you can’t get through to them. However, it’s important to remember …
Decoding Alcoholism: Is It in Our DNA?
Blog Alcohol use is deeply ingrained in society, and for many people, having a few beers after work or a glass of wine with dinner …
Drug Education Series: Crack
Blog Crack cocaine, commonly abbreviated as crack, is a highly addictive drug categorized as a Schedule II substance under the Controlled Substances Act due to …
Why Is Mental Health Treatment Essential for Successful Long-Term Recovery?
Blog Struggling with an addiction is a challenging dilemma. If you’re dealing with mental health issues as well, sustaining long-term recovery is almost impossible. People …
What Is the Most Dangerous Street Drug in America Right Now?
Blog Fatal fentanyl overdoses have been rising at alarming rates. In 2021, over 106,000 drug overdose deaths were reported. Of those, 70,601 deaths were tied …
Drug Education Series: Benzos
Benzodiazepines, also known as benzos, are a type of depressant drug that can treat various conditions. You may recognize popular brand names of the …
Drug Education Series: Oxy / Oxycodone
One of the most concerning types of drug addiction is prescription drugs. Unlike “street” drugs, prescription medications can often be found in the home, making …
Staying Sober After Detox and Rehab: Strategies for Long-Term Sobriety
Blog Completing an addiction treatment program is an incredible accomplishment. It takes great courage, dedication and strength to overcome substance abuse and build a life …
Examining the Pros and Cons of Designating Fentanyl as a Weapon of Terror
Blog In the wake of COVID-19, a different epidemic has been ravaging the United States. The opioid crisis has claimed far too many lives and …
Making Sense of Addiction Treatments: Comparing PHP, IOP and OP
Blog When you or someone you care about is struggling with addiction, it can be hard to know the best course of treatment. It’s even …
Tips for Surviving St. Patrick’s Day Without Alcohol
Blog Every year, bars and restaurants serve millions of glasses of beer and pints of Guinness on St. Patrick’s Day. Some establishments even dye their …
Implementing Evidence-Based Interventions to Prevent Opioid Overdoses
Blog Opioids are pain relievers that bind to specific receptors in the brain, dulling pain and causing many people to experience euphoria and other pleasant …
Intervening Early: Understanding the Warning Signs of Substance Abuse
Blog If you have a loved one struggling with substance use, you’re not alone. Anything from a traumatic event to work or school obligations can …
Tips for Surviving the Winter With SAD & Preventing Drug Abuse
Blog It’s no secret that our environments change with the seasons. As summer transitions to autumn and winter, the weather gets colder and the nights …
The Growing Threat of Fentanyl Use in Massachusetts
Blog Fentanyl is a powerful opioid used to treat severe pain in people with advanced cancer and other serious health problems. Although it has legitimate …