Some of the barriers to seeking mental or behavioral health treatment, including treatment for addiction, are well-known. Despite the increase in social recognition of addiction and mental health disorders as legitimate diseases, a stigma remains, and it prevents some people from getting the help they need. Other ... Read More
Close to Home: A Major Bust in Putnam County
In December, multiple news sources reported a recent news release in Putnam County, an inland community in the northeast part of the state of Florida: A year-long investigation had resulted in a massive crystal meth bust. By the end of the investigation, which resulted in the indictments of the trafficking ring's ... Read More
Shedding Light on the Party Drug Market in Rural Texas
It's well-known that drug abuse can happen anywhere, but trafficking and major seizures by enforcement officials are reputed to occur more often in the big cities or at least major suburbs — certainly not a small town in remote central Texas. But that's exactly what happened in Belton, the county seat of Bell County, ... Read More
Seizures: Mitigating a Serious Alcohol Withdrawal Risk
If you've abused alcohol for a number of consecutive days, months, or years, the cumulative impact all that alcohol has on your body can dramatically increase the levels of dopamine within your brain — that's the neurotransmitter associated with pleasurable feelings like euphoria, relaxation, and satisfaction. Given ... Read More
A Snapshot of the Modern Drug Trade in Norwich, NY
Consider a few sobering statistics. Each year, $34 billion worth of cocaine is sold on American streets, according to the Organization of American States. With every purchase, addicts and users fuel the illegal trade. Worse yet, many don't know what's in the drugs they're taking. Some are life-threatening mixtures ... Read More
In California, the Black Market Cannabis Still Going Strong
Despite the legalization of both medical and recreational cannabis in a number of states, police are still making massive marijuana busts across the country. In December 2018, the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) netted nearly $20 million in drugs, cash, money orders, and weapons during a raid on an illegal pot ... Read More
5 Coping Strategies When Friends and Family Let You Down
Drug and alcohol treatment is physically and emotionally demanding. Detox takes a physical toll on your body, often creating pain and life-threatening complications. Yet, the emotional struggle and lack of support from family and friends can be even more crushing. Individuals who are in recovery may feel as though ... Read More
An Important Support Base: How to Get Family Involved in Your Recovery
When it comes to successful recovery, having a support system of individuals committed to your long-term sobriety can make a big difference. Getting your family involved in your recovery can help you at any stage of recovery. Family members can help you focus on recovery during rehab and can offer a safe, supportive ... Read More
