Addiction Among Older Adults: A Growing Problem
More and more members of the baby boomer generation are reaching retirement age each year – by 2029, all members of this generation will be 65 years and older....
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Heroin and Opioid Addiction in Virginia
The area of Maryland, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and Virginia have been hit especially hard by the opioid crisis in America. While Virginia isn’t the worst state in the U.S....Read More
Heroin and Fentanyl Are Everywhere in Massachusetts in 2017
Many families in Massachusetts have felt the disastrous effects of the ongoing opioid crisis facing the nation. While every state has unique drug abuse issues, the problems facing Massachusetts...Read More
The State of Drug and Alcohol Abuse and Treatment in Pennsylvania in 2017
Over the last two decades, the United States has experienced a widespread drug epidemic spanning all regions and all walks of life. Every state has unique considerations when it...Read More
Drug Crimes and Consequences: More Reasons to Get Your Loved One into Rehab
As the friend or family member of a person struggling with addiction, you are constantly put in tough positions. You want to see your loved one get help, but...Read More
A Closer Look at Antisocial Personality Disorder and Addiction
Antisocial personality disorder (ASPD), more commonly referred to as “sociopathy” in popular culture, is a mental disorder characterized by a profound lack of empathy for others, especially with regard...Read More
Maryland Drug and Alcohol Related Emergency Visit Statistics and Facts
Statistics in Maryland paint a dismal picture of emergency room visits for alcohol and drug addiction in the Old Line State and around the country. Substance abuse has long...Read More
Federal And State Officials Mark Heroin And Opioid Awareness Week
Abuse of heroin and opioid pharmaceuticals is an epidemic in states across the U.S., and Maryland is no exception. Drugs prescribed to help manage pain and treat illness are...Read More
What Are the Effects of Heroin? You May Be Surprised
In the midst of the ongoing opioid crisis in America, it’s vital for Americans to understand the effects of addiction and how to overcome it. When it comes to...Read More
April Is Alcohol Awareness Month: Shocking Stats & How To Make A Difference
April is Alcohol Awareness Month, which has been sponsored by the National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence (NCADD) since 1987. The purpose of Alcohol Awareness Month is to...Read More
