Addiction News
05 Feb 2024
Risks of Benzodiazepine Use: What to Know
Benzodiazepines, sometimes called “benzos,” are prescription medications that depress the..
29 Jan 2024
Medication Assisted Treatment
Addiction is a chronic brain disease characterized by an intense..
08 Jan 2024
What Are Adult Children of Alcoholics (ACOAs)?
Adult Children of Alcoholics, or ACOAs for short, are people..
02 Oct 2023
In the wake of the opioid epidemic, many healthcare providers..
11 Sep 2023
Will You Ever Feel Happy Again After Opioid Addiction?
The opioid crisis is more than a collection of alarming..
17 Feb 2023
FDA Advisors Vote: Is Narcan the Answer to the Opioid Epidemic?
Nearly 200 people died a day from opioid overdose in..
16 Nov 2022
Inhalants may not be the first thing to come to..
30 Oct 2022
PTSD and Addiction: Why Trauma is So Often at the Heart of Addiction
I feel anxious, overwhelmed, and on edge. I am angry..
26 Sep 2022
What is Kratom? Is It Addictive?
Kratom is sold legally in all but six states and..
01 Apr 2022
Why Do We Struggle With Substance Abuse?
Substance abuse is drug or alcohol use that cannot be..
07 Jan 2022
The term “recovery” has come to describe how individuals regain..
27 Dec 2021
Why are overdoses on the rise in America?
It is another deadly milestone. For the first time ever,..
15 Dec 2021
8 Tips on Approaching Someone About Addiction During the Holidays
The holidays are a time for connecting with friends and..
09 Dec 2021
Addiction and Christmas: Top 10 Reasons Why the Holidays Can Make Addiction Worse
Addiction and Christmas go hand in hand just like the..
02 Dec 2021
3 New Drug Trends Among Youth to Watch in 2022… and What You Can Do About Them
Kids are turning to drug use at a very early..
15 Nov 2021
Social Media and Substance Abuse: What’s the Link?
Advertisers love social media. The average person spends three to..
30 Sep 2021
Overdose after Relapse: Loss of Tolerance Can Have Fatal Consequences
You wanted off the opioids, and you did it! You’ve..
16 Jun 2021
9 Common Myths About Drug and Alcohol Addiction
The world of addiction is often misunderstood by those on..
07 Apr 2021
Long Term Addiction Treatment Associated with Successful Completion and Lower Readmission Rate, Study Says
The longer you stay in addiction treatment, the more likely..
17 Mar 2021
New Study Suggests Polysubstance Use may be Associated with Poorer Addiction Treatment Outcomes
Just have a problem with alcohol or drugs? A new..
21 Feb 2021
Is Addiction Self-Medication? New Study Finds Nearly 9 out of 10 Addiction Clients Have a Co-Occurring Disorder
Anxiety. Depression. Bipolar disorder. Borderline personality disorder. It is common..
01 Feb 2021
Addiction Treatment Outcomes Get Better with Age, New Study Finds
Addiction may be more prevalent in the young, but getting..
18 Dec 2020
Fentanyl Deaths Drive Overdose Rate to a Record High, Tied to the COVID-19 Pandemic
It’s not a record anyone wants to see broken: May..
15 Oct 2020
Can You Get Hepatitis C from Alcohol Addiction?
Research has shown a link between alcohol addiction and hepatitis..
17 Aug 2020
Drinking too much? Turning to drugs? 9 ways to get back on track if the coronavirus caused you to relapse
Relapse. Overdose. Drinking among certain groups. It’s all on the..
12 Mar 2020
Drugs, Alcohol & The Coronavirus
As was announced yesterday, we’re in a global pandemic now...
09 Aug 2019
Are New Opioid Laws Lowering the Overdose Rate?
New Opioid Laws Appear to Be Lowering Prescription Medications Overdoses,..
10 Jul 2019
Can You Recognize the Warning Signs of an Opioid Overdose? Key Symptoms & Proper Treatment
Like any other drugs, opioid overdose manifests different signs and..
23 Apr 2019
Looking for a TRICARE Drug Rehab?
Foundations Wellness Center is TRICARE Certified Foundations Wellness Center is..
30 Jan 2019
Addiction Treatment: Why Are Only 10% of Substance Users Receiving It?
More than 21 million people in the US need help..
24 Oct 2018
Opioid Crisis Facts and Statistics: Where Are We Now?
Nearly 200 people a day died from drug overdose in..
15 Oct 2018
Workplace Addiction: Drug Rehab Can Save the Shrinking Job Pool
Marianna* was excited about her new job. After enduring three..
26 Dec 2017
Is Addiction A Curable Disease?
By the time a person begins to consider entering treatment..
26 Dec 2017
Addiction in the Workplace: A Guide for Managers
Every year, countless sums of money are spent on behalf..
06 Jul 2017
Dealing with Heroin Withdrawal and How to Get Past It
Heroin withdrawal is something many addicts have experienced on a..
09 Apr 2017
Alcohol Addiction in Florida and the Increased Risk of Death
With much of the current drug crisis focused on the..
09 Apr 2017
Signs of Heroin Use and Chemical Dependency in a Loved One
There’s a pretty good chance that if you found this..
11 Jan 2017
The Down on Dope | Heroin Truth in America
It’s 2017. Heroin is taking a front seat in the..
25 Nov 2016
Incarceration vs Rehabilitation as Solutions for Addiction
A constant struggle faced by our country is the ongoing..
13 Oct 2016
When Drug Use Is Not a Victimless Crime
Many times people argue that using drugs is a victimless..
