Addiction

How Fentanyl Replaced OxyContin in California’s Drug Epidemic

The destruction of lives caused by fentanyl abuse is a national health crisis. The staggering number of fatal opioid overdoses…

3 months ago

What Is Drug Lingo? A Parents’ Guide to Modern Drug-Culture Slang

Today’s teens seem to have their own language, and adults can barely decipher it at times.  While most of the…

4 months ago

Drug-Induced Psychosis: Understanding the Causes and Risks

In drug-induced psychosis, individuals tend to lose awareness of reality.   It can be triggered by several factors, many of…

5 months ago

Helping a Friend Who Has Substance Use Disorder

Knowing someone who has a substance use disorder can be frustrating and leave you feeling helpless.  If you are in…

5 months ago

Recovery Challenges: How to Deal With Unsupportive Friends After Rehab

It wasn't easy being in rehab, but you stuck with it and now you're ready to move on.  Substance use…

5 months ago

Heroin and Fentanyl: Why You Should Avoid This Dangerous Mix

Both heroin and fentanyl are potent opioids that reduce pain and promote relaxation and pleasure.  In the past decade, these…

5 months ago

Teens and Fentanyl: What Parents Need to Know

Although these figures are shocking, it’s also alarming to know that the statistics regarding teens and fentanyl abuse are predicted…

7 months ago

Can You Spot the Signs of Relapse?  Here’s What to Look For

The early warning signs of relapse may be subtle and go undetected until it’s too late.  Studies show that about…

8 months ago

Alcohol Abuse Intervention: Knowing When to Act

One of the hardest things for alcoholics to overcome is denial.  Most people with alcohol use disorders think they can…

8 months ago

Xylazine Use and Overdoses: What You Need to Know

Xylazine use is on the rise in the United States and causes far too many fatal overdoses. The White House’s…

9 months ago