“Addiction is a family disease”. This is a common phrase that’s used by community members and recovery leaders alike, but what exactly does it mean?…
The Acupuncture and Massage College in Florida defines holistic medicine as, “An approach to health and healing that takes the whole person into consideration.” Holistic care…
When we’re on the outside looking in, it’s incredibly hard to understand why someone we love wouldn’t want to seek help for themselves. Why would…
The last person to admit they are in need of rehab is the person with addiction. Loved ones, friends, and even coworkers may know or…
Methadone is a synthetic narcotic pain reliever with effects similar to morphine. Methadone is used to help reduce withdrawal in people with addiction to heroin…
Quitting smoking is not an easy thing to do no matter how long a person has smoked. Many smokers want to quit but find it…
A drug assessment is usually one of the first steps in treatment when entering drug or alcohol rehab. During an evaluation, clinicians develop a treatment…
People think it is safe to take many medications with alcohol when, in fact, it is not as safe as they think it may be.…
Once treatment happens for alcoholism or drug addiction, your hope is to have overcome the compulsion to turn to use that old substance of choice.…
Kratom comes from a tropical region in Southeast Asia. Fresh or dried kratom leaves are chewed or brewed in tea. Kratom may also appear in…