Recovery from addiction is a process brimful with conflicting emotions. For every hopeful thought, there is a fearful, anxious one. Getting addicted is easy compared to starting an addiction treatment. It takes courage to make this major step, and every individual who...
The viral TikTok supplement, ashwagandha, is generating a lot of traffic these days for good reason, allegedly being able to remove your feelings. Yes, you read that right. Ashwagandha is an evergreen shrub, Withania Somnifera, from the nightshade family. The plant...
In 2021 there were over 107,000 reported drug overdose deaths. The primary cause of those deaths also lies at the heart of the country’s drug epidemic: fentanyl, a powerful synthetic opioid that’s both cheap and widely available. It’s so pervasive that one state found...
Opioid overdoses, particularly those involving synthetic opioids such as fentanyl, take thousands of lives every year in the U.S. Narcan is a lifesaving medication designed to counteract the effects of opioid overdoses quickly. Having widespread access to Narcan could...
Going to rehab can be a life-saving choice. Still, it’s not always an easy choice to make when it feels like you're plunging headfirst into the unknown. Knowing what to expect in treatment can offer some peace of mind during this tough transition. Here's what a...
While society’s perception of addiction has come a long way, there are still plenty of misconceptions surrounding it. At the heart of these hurtful--and often harmful--falsehoods is the stigma attached to addiction. This stigma can cause struggling individuals to...
Getting sober on your own is certainly possible, but should you try to do it on your own? We take a closer look at how to get sober without rehab, the pros and cons of this approach, and what you can do to increase your odds of success. Is getting sober on your...
Deciding to go to rehab can be a hard decision to make. Deciding where to go for rehab, can be just as difficult (there are over 14,000 drug rehabs in the country). The easiest way to narrow down where to go for rehab is to determine if you want to stay close by with...
Millions of people around the world use drugs and alcohol to various degrees. Some take them occasionally, while others are wholly consumed by their use. If you've been abusing chemical substances, you may be at the point where you are asking yourself whether you are...
In 2020, 14.9% (or 41.1 million people) needed substance abuse treatment. Of those, only 1.4% received any substance use treatment. Among those individuals, 19% cited having no health care coverage and being unable to afford the cost of treatment as major barriers to...
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