If your loved one is battling addiction, you may feel helpless as you watch them sink further into the disease. They may change from the person you used to know and resort to stealing, lying, and manipulation as the addiction takes hold. As this happens, you may...
Memphis, Tennessee is a major city with a major drug problem, not least to the spike in opioid overdoses since the outbreak of Covid in 2020. Whether it’s opioids or any other type of substance abuse, it’s vital that you gain the right support on the road to...
Madison may be a small town with a population of around 12,000 people but is not exempt from substance abuse disorders. The number of reported cases of substance misuse is growing across the United States with roughly one in two adults using illicit drugs at...
Detoxification is undoubtedly one of the most effective ways to overcome an addiction to drugs or alcohol. However, detoxing alone at home is never the answer. In fact, detoxifying alone can be very dangerous. Here’s everything you need to know about...
What is Bipolar I Disorder? Bipolar I Disorder is defined by manic episodes that last at least seven days or by manic symptoms so severe that hospitalization is necessary. Usually, depressive episodes also occur with periods of normal mood in between. Episodes of...
Cocaine is one of the most widely abused drugs in the US. Derived from the coca plant, cocaine is a highly-addictive stimulant. While it’s often sold in its pure form, it’s sometimes mixed with talcum powder, cornstarch, or flour to increase profits. Sometimes,...
Addiction, both to alcohol and drugs, has been a serious problem in Kentucky. In the last couple of years, drug overdose deaths in the state have been on the increase largely due to the opioid epidemic which is worsened by the use of fentanyl. Overdose deaths...
Methamphetamine is one of the most widely abused drugs in the country. Despite people knowing that it has some nasty effects, including meth mouth, hallucinations, and skin sores, methamphetamine use continues to grow. A study by the National Institute on Drug...
As research continues to be done in the addiction field, we are learning what the best strategies are for clinicians to use. For example, we know that individuals who have mental health concerns, and those who have specific experiences, have a better chance of a...
Despite the recent increase in awareness, there is still a significant stigma associated with drug addiction. There are many paths that can contribute to the development of an addiction. Whether you began trying drugs at a young age or developed an addiction to a...