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Heroin Withdrawal Symptoms, Timeline, and Treatment
Heroin use in the United States is at an all-time high. Heroin is a potent opiate with an intense effect on the brain reward system. The user...
3 Components of Drug Rehab Facilities to Look For
Choosing the right drug rehab facility is a critical factor when it comes to recovery. With thousands of rehab centers across the United States,...
A Look Into the Dangers of Drug Abuse in College
Drug abuse in college isn’t new nor a secret. The moment young adults walk into their college dorms. It’s a constant social pressure to try drugs....
New Study Suggests Most Americans Drink to Excess
A new study from the Center for Disease Control claims that one in three, or 33% of American adults, drink to excess. Basically, a third of every...
7 Life Hacks on How to Stay Sober
Life after addiction treatment can be very different. It's not uncommon for recovering addicts to get costumed to their daily life as sober...
Celebrity Cocaine Abuse Stories to Remember
Cocaine is a powerful and highly addictive substance. Hollywood is no stranger to the effects of cocaine as the drug of choice at parties,...
Is There an Opioid Crisis Solution?
Opioid abuse is an all-American epidemic, unique to our country. It is widespread enough to carry the label of a public health outbreak. Abuse...
How to Prevent Teenage Drug Abuse
Every year, the Monitoring the Future Survey (MTF) provides an insight into teenage drug abuse by surveying high school students. In the 2019...
If Addiction is a Disease — Can Addiction Be Cured?
So many people have the misconception that addiction is a choice not a disease. However, science says otherwise. Substance use disorder is a complex...
How Common is Alcoholism in College Students
College and alcohol go hand in hand—House parties, tailgates, bars, and the newfound freedom that comes with being on your own. However, students...