Despite the common depiction of a drug overdose on TV and in movies, an overdose can happen to anyone using a drug, and at any time. Whether it is your first-time user or if you have already fallen into a substance use disorder, you are at risk. There are, however, steps you can take in…
This guide to medication-assisted treatment programs is the only resource you need for exploiting medication-assisted treatment programs (MAT). MAT is one of the effective options for people seeking treatment for drug or alcohol addiction. MAT programs are especially recommended for individuals who have struggled in their recovery or gone through treatment more than once. Medication-assisted…
There are many misconceptions about addiction. In some cases, someone may joke that they have an addiction to something when, especially to those who are suffering from addiction, it is not a laughing matter. Although you can indeed experience addiction to many things other than illegal drugs, addiction is not merely defined by an affinity…
Conversations about the national drug crisis usually address the toll on humanity—overdose deaths, crime, and the impact on society. But looking at it another way—in FINANCIAL terms—how much does it cost to maintain an addiction? The National Institute on Drug Abuse estimates that the abuse of and addiction to nicotine, alcohol, illicit drugs, and prescription medications has an…