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How Bad is Heroin Use in America?

April 14, 2017

The Scope of Heroin Use and Addiction in the USA Heroin is a drug made from morphine, which puts it in the opiate class. Like many other opioid drugs, heroin use, abuse and addiction is on the rise in the United States. Although most people acknowledge that there is a…

Family & Addiction: Enabling or Supporting?

April 14, 2017

The Differences Between Enabling and Supporting a Loved One Struggling With Addiction When a friend, neighbor or loved one is struggling with addiction, it is natural for people to want to help. This is a noble goal, but some actions that are designed to help can actually hurt chances of…

Dedicated Men's Detox Programs

Dedicated Men’s Detox Programs

April 14, 2017

Why Men Can Thrive in Gender-Specific Detox Programs When individuals are diagnosed with an addiction, the first step is often to find a detox facility. Detox is a critical component of lasting recovery. With so many types of detox available, it can be difficult to narrow down the choices. For…

Coping with Opiate Withdrawal

Coping with Opiate Withdrawal

April 14, 2017

Making it Through an Opiate Withdrawal As many as three million Americans struggle with opioid addiction. Whether the addiction revolves around prescription medications or heroin, combatting the addiction has to include detox. During detox, the body will go into withdrawal, which can be accompanied by some unpleasant symptoms. Make it…

The Safe Way to Stop Using Drugs

The Safe Way to Stop Using Drugs

April 14, 2017

Making the decision to end drug use is a wonderful, positive step in the right direction. However, recovery is more than just one decision. Ending drug use can come with some risks, but these risks are mitigated with a few smart choices. Explore how individuals who struggle with addiction can…

Millennials & Prescription Drugs

Millennials & Prescription Drugs

April 14, 2017

Are Prescription Drugs the Greatest Threat to Millennials? Across the United States, the prescription drug epidemic is growing. Millennials may be one of the groups most at risk for prescription drug addictions. Explore why millennials have so much access to these drugs, why use is growing and what can be…