Reducing the Stigma of Addiction One Story at a Time Addict. The word immediately brings a negative connotation to mind. There is nothing good about the word addict. For this reason, a huge stigma of addiction exists, and that, unfortunately, holds many people back from getting the help they need so badly. Society ... Read More
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The Hidden Dangers of Prescription Medications
The Hidden Dangers of Prescription Medications The opioid epidemic continues to rage on in America. As it does, the dangers of prescription medications come to light through mounting evidence. Throughout the U.S., opioids, and other prescription medications are routinely abused on a massive scale. All medicines have ... Read More
Drug and Alcohol Addiction Around the World
Drug and Alcohol Addiction Around the World The focus has always been on drug and alcohol addiction trends in America. Currently, we are going through a massive opiate epidemic that is taking lives and bringing entire communities down. But what about the rest of the world? It’s a great big world out there, but as ... Read More
How to Get Through Pain Without Painkiller Addiction
How to Get Through Pain Without Painkiller Addiction The opioid epidemic in America is at a record high. A vast majority of the time, people who got addicted initially went to their doctor for pain relief or a medical procedure. Most of them had no intention of developing a painkiller addiction, and they never even ... Read More
Drug Misuse in the Elderly
Drug Misuse in the Elderly When people think about drug misuse, the elderly aren’t the first to come to mind. In the eyes of most Americans, a “drug addict” is a young white male, in his twenties or early thirties. He is poor, homeless, jobless, and has little to no family ties. Not Your Typical Drug Addict In ... Read More
Five Common Causes of Relapse
People say that relapse is a part of recovery. While it doesn’t need to be true for everyone, it’s a sad fact that up to 60% of people that leave rehab will end up relapsing. After a year, this number decreases to less than 50% and continues to decline with time. The danger with relapse is that it hurts everyone ... Read More
Recognize Drug Addiction Signs Right Away
Recognize Drug Addiction Signs Right Away Substance abuse is a tricky animal and it can certainly be difficult to identify drug addiction signs and symptoms before it is too late. No one really picks up a drink or a drug for the first time with the intention of becoming addicted. Depending on the drug, addiction ... Read More
Why Are So Many People Suffering From Opiate Addiction?
Why Are So Many People Suffering From Opiate Addiction? The Opiates are a group of drugs, including morphine, heroin, and prescription pain relievers. According to the National Institute on Drug Health (NIH) “It is estimated that between 26.4 million and 36 million people abuse opioids worldwide,[1] with an estimated ... Read More
