Archive: Blog, Drug Addiction, infographics, Opioids, Overdose, Prescription Drugs, Recovery, Relapse
Opiate Withdrawal – Uncomfortable To Downright Painful Infographic
June 22nd, 2015Learn more about opiate withdrawal and the uncomfortable to downright painful side effects illustrated with a visually stunning infographic that is easy to read and has a PDF version for you to download. Opiate Withdrawal Infographic: Download PDF To learn more about Opiate Withdrawal click here.
Substance Abuse In The Armed Forces
June 17th, 2015Why Is There A Problem? Those who enlist in the armed forces lead a life full of very specific stressors, and they live with others who have the same lifestyle. Being away from their homes and families for long periods of time can contribute to this, and though technology provides people with more ways to […]
Will Drug Rehab Fix My Son Or Daughter?
June 9th, 2015Having a child who is suffering from drug addiction is a difficulty that no parent wants to endure. Your son or daughter is going through something that you may not fully understand, but you, as well, are taking on the nightmare that is drug addiction, while your child persists in dependency. Your child’s illness may […]
Common Legal Consequences Resulting From Drug And Alcohol Abuse
June 8th, 2015The 5 Primary Factors The Criminal Justice System Bases Legal Consequences: Crimes committed relating to the possession or the sale of a substance Crimes related to obtaining a substance (including forging prescriptions, stealing money to buy drugs, etc.) Accessory charges Physical or sexual assaults related to substance use Damage to people and/or property while under […]
Legal Problems: Should I Go To Treatment After Getting A DUI/DWI?
June 4th, 2015The question of whether a DUI or DWI should result in getting treatment is a reasonable one with which to grapple. After all, if alcohol or use of drugs result in something as serious as driving a car “under the influence” or “while intoxicated,” then you may be at risk of, or already suffering from, […]
What Is Ohio’s “Smart Rx” Program?
June 3rd, 2015Prescription drug abuse has reached epidemic proportions in the United States, and the State of Ohio has experienced some of the worst. According to the Ohio Hospital Association, Ohio ranked 12th on the list of states with the highest rates of drug overdose deaths in 2013, and the majority of those fatalities stemmed from prescribed […]
Buprenorphine: Suboxone And Subutex For Opiate Addiction Treatment
May 29th, 2015What is Buprenorphine? Buprenorphine is, by definition, a narcotic analgesic. It is an opioid medication used to treat opioid addiction, often by injection. In plain English, it’s a drug that can help an addicted person recover from other drugs. Like most drug-related issues, however, it’s not really as simple as that. Buprenorphine, known in tablet […]
Is It Safe To Drink Alcohol When In Recovery From Drugs?
May 28th, 2015Do Drugs And Alcohol Carry The Same Risk Of Addiction? You might be thinking that it would be okay to drink alcohol because it doesn’t affect you the same way as drugs. You might think it affects the brain differently, and just because you are addicted to drugs, it doesn’t mean you’d end up dependent […]
Abusing ADHD Drugs And Eating Disorders
May 14th, 2015Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a brain disorder that commonly manifests during childhood. A child that exhibits ADHD symptoms may suffer with them throughout their entire life. Children who have this disorder have difficulty concentrating, focusing on a task and maintaining attention. They are easily distracted, act without thinking, forget easily, and more. This […]
Relapse Prevention: The Importance Of Choosing Good Meetings And People Who Take Recovery Seriously
May 12th, 2015Being able to communicate with others who are also struggling with addiction is a valuable tool when working on recovery. A support system made up of others who have “been there” can make a person feel like they’re not alone in their efforts to overcome dependency on drugs and alcohol. Addiction is isolating and lonely […]
Zubsolv: A New Medication To Combat The Prescription Opiate And Heroin Epidemic
May 8th, 2015Zubsolv is the brand name for an addiction treatment medication that combines buprenorphine and naloxone. It is intended as a maintenance medication used to aid in recovering from opiate and heroin dependence. Similar to Suboxone and Methadone, it works by curbing the cravings for the drug and easing withdrawal symptoms. Unlike Methadone but similar to […]
The Danger Of Buying Drugs Over The Internet
April 28th, 2015A Rising Cause of Prescription Drug Abuse Online pharmacies developed in the early 2000’s with the spread of high-speed Internet access across the globe. During those same years, the United States saw a dramatic increase in prescription drug abuse. Several recent studies have indicated a strong correlation between the two. For instance, one team of […]
