Fentanyl related deaths in Maryland are still rising. Why do the Feds fail?
Fentanyl is a dangerous opioid that causes a massive number of deaths by overdose each year. While it may start as a prescription from a doctor, it can easily...
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Why Listening During Addiction Recovery Speaks Volumes
There is a big difference between “hearing” and “listening.” Two people can have a conversation, but a person that is only hearing the other person and not really listening...Read More
The Importance of Patience Throughout the Detox and Addiction Treatment Process
Drug addiction recovery is not easy or short; it is a long-term process involving several phases including detox, rehab, ongoing care, and sober living. One of the most difficult...Read More
There’s Nothing Chill About Weed and the Risk of High Blood Pressure and Stroke
Public debate over marijuana has persisted for decades, and recent legislative changes across the United States indicate that the public is much more accepting of marijuana as both a...Read More
The Struggle in Admitting the Need for Addiction Help and Getting on Medication
It can be very difficult for a person to admit that he or she has a substance abuse problem, but it can be equally as stressful to accept the...Read More
Do Hangover-Prevention Supplements Miss the Mark on Alcohol Addiction?
In a society that seems to favor deception instead of accountability, those immersed in overconsumption of drugs and alcohol have an uphill battle in controlling the craving and cycle...Read More
Narcan Now Owned by Maryland Pharmaceutical Company: The Benefits of Narcan
You’ve probably heard of the opioid overdose reversal drug called Narcan, but did you know its manufacturer was based overseas? Now, the owner of Narcan will not only be...Read More
What Medications Require Prescription Drug Detox?
For years it took many people by surprise, but more and more people are becoming aware that dozens of the medications that doctors prescribe can be addictive. Whether through...Read More
Trauma and PTSD: Dual Diagnosis Treatment Helps PTSD and Addiction
The world has only recently begun to recognize the serious and long-lasting effects that traumatic experiences have on an individual. The effects of trauma and PTSD have long been...Read More
Synthetic Marijuana Laced with Fentanyl May Be to Blame for 90-Plus Overdoses in New Haven, Connecticut
Ninety-five residents of New Haven, Connecticut are being treated for what is suspected to be overdosing on synthetic marijuana and possibly fentanyl. Early reports describe a chaotic scene in...Read More
