Centers for Disease Control and Prevention keep track of data on accidental deaths from driving under intoxication. Drunk driving is not a new phenomenon but…
The number of senior citizens with drug addiction is on the rise in the United States. Prescription painkillers, such as hydrocodone and other opioids, play…
Prescription painkillers are becoming an addiction epidemic for people across the country of all ages and backgrounds. The reason behind it is complicated but understanding…
The habit of reading is pushed early on. Kids are encouraged to read because it develops words and literacy at a young age. Going to…
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…
Gratitude allows us to celebrate and magnify goodness. When life goes badly, in the midst of economic or personal disasters, it can feel difficult to…
Binge drinking is a dangerous activity but most people minimize the risks or don’t understand them all when they’re in the midst of it. Adults…
Substance abuse has been long associated with inner city areas, low income neighborhoods, and urban communities. While substance abuse is still an issue in this…
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…