Nov 27, 2018
Alcohol is easily one of the oldest and most common recreational substances, dating back as far as 7000 BC — and historians surmise that alcoholism is likely to have gone back just as far. But what is it and what causes alcoholism? Those suffering from this affliction...
Nov 26, 2018
What Is OxyContin? OxyContin is the most well-known brand name of the drug Oxycodone. Oxycodone is an opioid medication, which is prescribed for the relief of moderate to severe pain. It is usually taken orally, with both immediate release and controlled release...
Nov 20, 2018
There are lots of decisions to make once you decide to enter a drug rehab program. To help make the program a success, you need a relapse prevention plan in place early on. Most relapses occur during the first ninety days in recovery. But relapse can happen at any...
Nov 14, 2018
Staying sober is a day-to-day struggle for anyone in alcohol or drug addiction recovery. For some, getting through the winter months offers even greater challenges. Colder temperatures lead to more time spent inside. It isn’t unusual for anyone to feel a little “down...
Oct 30, 2018
Addiction recovery always begins with detox, and withdrawal symptoms are almost always a part of the detox process. Withdrawal occurs as the addictive substance is removed from your body. These symptoms are unpleasant and sometimes quite dangerous. The inevitability...
Sep 26, 2018
From news reports to shocking videos on YouTube, Flakka is the latest designer drug on the mind of prevention and recovery experts as well as law enforcement. Also known as gravel or “five dollar insanity,” its addictive nature and devastating mental and physical...
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