Millions of people in the United States are addicted to some kind of chemical substance or some kind of action that triggers chemicals in the brain’s reward center. Most of those people struggling with chemical dependence or some form of psychological addiction have more than one addiction haunting them every single ... Read More
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The Scoop on Alternative Drug Detox Options and Whether They Work
As with any medical condition, there are numerous articles out there that suggest an alternative rehab over the mainstream options for treating substance abuse. While it may be tempting to believe the claims that one or more detox alternatives is quick, easy, and/or cheap, readers beware. "At home detox" or any other ... Read More
The Four Levels of Being Drunk
When you think of dangerous drugs, you don’t first think of alcohol, do you? Most people are more likely to think of crack or heroin or maybe even prescription painkillers. Because of its widespread social acceptance in this country, drinking—even getting drunk—often gets written off as a largely harmless form of ... Read More
Smoking & Lung Health – How Inhaling Drugs Affects the Immune System
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues in the U.S. and worldwide, researchers are learning more about how the virus harms the body and who is more at risk of contracting it and dying from it. For example, recent reports of COVID-19 patients experiencing acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) have physicians worried ... Read More
Medical Detox Program
Whether you've become addicted to prescription medications, street drugs, alcohol, or a combination of substances, medically supervised detox is a specialized inpatient program that helps you through the physical withdrawal process. Our team of licensed, experienced detox experts provides 24/7 care that includes a ... Read More
An Expose of “King of Cool” Steve McQueen: The Drugs and the Domestic Violence
″I'm gonna die young, so I gotta take a big piece out of life.″ — Steve McQueen There are few icons of mid-20th century cinema and few symbols of "cool" who were as readily identifiable in their heyday as Steve McQueen. McQueen star vehicles like The Magnificent Seven, Bullitt, Papillon, The Great Escape and The ... Read More
The Bee Gees and Meth/Cannabis/Etc. – A Tale of Drug Use and Addiction
It started with three brothers brimming with talent, who dropped out of school and began performing in Manchester's theatres in the late 1950s. Within a decade, the skiffle group founded by Barry, Robin, and Maurice Gibb became a cultural sensation reminiscent of the Beatles before them. With over 120 million records ... Read More
Addiction Treatment Programs
Addiction is a serious disease that affects millions of Americans. Addiction doesn't discriminate: it can affect anyone regardless of gender, age, color or creed. With the ability to upend lives, destroy relationships, ruin careers and even cause disability and death, addiction is a serious issue that often requires a ... Read More
