Updated November 11, 2024 Many pregnant women and mothers might be familiar with the synthetic version of oxytocin, Pitocin. It may surprise you to know that this labor and delivery drug is also available in a nasal spray. Oxytocin nasal spray uses range from anxiety treatments to long-term autism support. In ... Read More
Overdose Statistics by Demographic Groups
Every year in the United States, more than 100,000 people lose their lives to drug overdose. While a shocking 16,706 deaths in 2021 were directly linked to legal, prescribed medications — specifically opioids — drug overdose death rates encompass more than just those with a legal prescription. The Opioid Crisis: ... Read More
Understanding the A.A. Preamble
Updated on 01/27/2025 Alcoholics Anonymous has had a large presence in recovery communities since it was founded in 1935. One of the main reasons is that group meetings are standardized and consistent. No matter where you go, every meeting is run using the same guidelines, and every meeting starts the same way: a ... Read More
The Signs of Being ‘Roofied’ That Everyone Should Know
The act of being drugged without your knowledge or consent is commonly called "being roofied." The term "roofie" originated as a way to describe the drug Rohypnol and its role in date rapes. Since then, the concept has come to refer to several drugs used for this same purpose. In the sections that follow, you'll ... Read More
How Long Does Rehab Take?
If you or a loved one needs care for an addiction or a mental health condition, you might be considering treatment at a rehab facility. With a busy life and schedule, the length of inpatient care is an important factor. So, how long is drug rehab going to last? How Long Does Rehab Last? How long drug rehab lasts ... Read More
Billie Eilish: How Depression Hits Hard
"I didn't think I would ever make it to this age." Billie Eilish Singer and songwriter Billie Eilish may be just 22 years old, but she's already achieved what many performers aspire to for their entire careers. The young Los Angeles-born star has been nominated for nine Grammy Awards, six MTV Video Music Awards, ... Read More
What a Midlife Crisis Is and How to Get Through
The trope of a man in his 40s buying a sports car or flashy motorbike as part of a midlife crisis is a common one. It's used in sitcoms and movies as a joke about aging. But midlife crises are all too common and can be challenging for those who are trying to navigate them. According to one study of 500,000 ... Read More
Janis Joplin’s Struggle With Addiction
Janis Joplin and drugs have long been associated with each other. Learn about her epic rise to fame and tragic downfall due to substance abuse. She may have only had 27 years, but there's no doubt rock star Janis Joplin's legacy will live on forever. Unfortunately, Joplin lost her life to a heroin overdose in 1970 ... Read More
