Opiates are legal or illegal drugs made from opium, a highly addictive, natural narcotic extracted from the papaver somniferum (poppy) plant. Opium is the primary ingredient in heroin, codeine, morphine, fentanyl, and other powerful pain relievers. Taking multiple opiates simultaneously to get high is one of the ... Read More
Kristina Robb-Dover
Kristina Robb-Dover
Kristina Robb-Dover is an Atlanta-based writer, editor, and author of two books with publishing houses. She has degrees from Yale College and Princeton Theological Seminary.
Alcohol Trends and Statistics (2022)
Alcohol plays a major role in the fabric of American society. From college parties to work happy hours and bar hopping with friends, many aspects of modern social life and recreation revolve around alcohol. While drinking in moderation is not necessarily a bad thing—no alcohol is always the healthier choice—trends in ... Read More
How to Cope with COVID Anxieties in the Workplace
We've all lived and worked in a different world in the last two years. The COVID-19 pandemic has changed numerous aspects of life. In efforts to protect their employees' health, many businesses have instructed employees not to work in their offices but to work from home using the internet and technologies such as the ... Read More
Sending a Family Member to Alcohol Rehab? What to Know
Seeing a loved one struggle with alcohol addiction can bring a mix of heartbreak, frustration, and fear about the future. That is why it is important to know that effective addiction treatment is available and to understand how to get an alcoholic in to rehab. Common Barriers to Seeking Alcohol Rehab Life doesn't ... Read More
How Much Does Alcohol Rehab Cost?
The U.S. is known for having one of the most frustrating and complicated medical billing and insurance systems in the world. Although the Affordable Care Act enacted numerous reforms to the system, people seeking any type of healthcare are often hit with hidden medical bills even when they have decent medical ... Read More
Pro Tips for Achieving a Successful Sober Month
As the holidays approach, it's time to start thinking about New Year's resolutions. For many people, the first day of January is a natural starting point for a new project. Some people want to start exercising; others see it as an opportunity to begin a new language or learn a new skill. For many people, the first ... Read More
On-Demand Brain Stimulation: The New Frontier in Treating Depression
Major depressive disorder (MDD) is a serious mental illness impacting millions of adults in the U.S. Symptoms of MDD, such as feeling worthless, hopeless, and suicidal, are often severe enough to prevent a person from working, going to school, or taking care of family responsibilities. The National Institutes of ... Read More
What a Typical Admissions Call Is Like
This article featured Donny Martinelli, our former Director of Admissions. Meet Zack Traynor, our new Director of Admissions here! Treatment for a mental health issue like anxiety, depression, or addiction typically begins with a phone call. Whether it is made by the individual seeking treatment or a concerned ... Read More
