We know that addiction negatively impacts the person who struggles with drug abuse. As isolating as a substance abuse disorder can be, it can also have a significant effect on loved ones. It’s important to understand drug addiction and relationships when you’re in a very social stage of life. If you know someone who suffers…
The opioid epidemic in the United States is killing over 60,000 people each year, and the main cause is fentanyl. But, what is fentanyl and what are its uses? More and more people who are abusing drugs are becoming victims of this extremely potent drug for many reasons. Not only are people with an opioid…
What is the war on drugs? The media talks about how America is in a constant struggle with drugs. However, few people know when this war started. Worse still, few people don’t notice that America is close to losing this war. The War on Drugs The drug war officially developed in the 1970s. In 1971,…
Opioid deaths are on the rise. Abuse of prescription pain pills is on the upswing, too. Young adults are among the most vulnerable. A good example is the current extent of the Atlanta opioid crisis. How Bad is the Opioid Problem in Georgia? As noted by the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, the only thing between you and…
Right now, there’s an addiction epidemic in the United States, and it’s not only illicit drugs that are a problem. Currently, more people are dying from prescription drug overdoses than heroin and cocaine combined. It’s important to understand the various most abused prescription drugs so you can get help if you need it. One of…
Drug rehab centers are facilities designed to help individuals overcome substance use disorders. These facilities implement a combination of medical, psychological, and holistic services to help clients manage their addiction and integrate back into everyday life. Since everyone’s struggle with addiction is different and unique, rehab centers offer a variety of treatment programs to address…
One size does not fit all when it comes to alcohol and addiction treatment. You are an individual, and the treatment model that works for you will be based on your unique characteristics and experiences. Addiction counselors and clinicians are learning; however, that a look into your family history can provide valuable clues to the…
The statistics are staggering. At just five percent of the world’s population, the U.S. consumed 75% of the world’s prescription drugs in 2010. According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, 54.2% of people taking prescription drugs got them from a friend or relative—not their physician. And 62% of teens surveyed said that they take…
If effective, sustained recovery from drug abuse is to be achieved, it will help the addicted young adult and their parents to develop a better understanding of the nature of addiction, including clearing up some persistent misconceptions. Many parents inquiring about the services of a young adult rehab in North Carolina may initially imagine their…
Regardless of the widespread prevalence of drug addiction programs in North Carolina, it is far from the case that every teen smokes marijuana – indeed, only about 1 in 7 teens do. There has actually been a steep drop in the proportion of teens using marijuana since the 1990s, but with the last few years…