Based on a bevy of hospital and police statistics, we know that there are a number of dire situations in which a person could find himself or herself when abusing substances. For instance, an individual could put his or her life or the lives of others in jeopardy due to being in a state of … Continue reading Drug Addiction in the Emergency Room
June 7, 2017
It has been a question swirling around communities for quite some time now, and it’s finally coming to a head: If you can’t save your loved one by convincing them to get into treatment, should you carry naloxone to prevent a deadly overdose, just in case? This is no longer the “elephant in the room,” … Continue reading Should Friends, Parents and Loved Ones of People with Opioid Addiction Carry Naloxone?
May 4, 2017
Addiction is an extremely enigmatic, complicated disease. As we have continued researching and trying to learn more about addiction, our understanding of the disease has evolved. Presently, the American Society of Addiction Medicine defines addiction as “a primary, chronic disease of brain reward, motivation, memory and related circuitry.”1 When a person abuses mind-altering substances consistently … Continue reading Why Is Addiction So Highly Stigmatized?
May 4, 2017
The concept of addiction as a disease, though familiar and widely accepted today, is still somewhat novel. When one thinks of diseases, cancer, diabetes or Alzheimer’s may come to mind; each of these is so different from addiction in their nature. Historically, addiction has often been viewed as a moral disease, if a disease at … Continue reading Disease or Decision: Solving the Riddle of Addiction
May 18, 2016
On This Page: Addiction Demographics Today’s Drug Addict Finding Help for Addiction Dressed in a button-down and slacks, Michael Findeis sits forward in his chair, his voice a permanent whisper as he describes the journey of the brain through addiction and recovery. Behind him on the wall hang two diplomas—a master’s degree in social work … Continue reading This Is What an Addict Looks Like
April 26, 2016
On This Page: Mitigating Painkiller Abuse and Addiction Alternative Pain Management Treatment Can Help Painkiller addiction in the United States has skyrocketed in the last decade. For example, in 2012, healthcare providers wrote 259 million painkiller prescriptions. This amount is enough for every American adult to have a bottle of pills.[1] Despite widespread education available … Continue reading 10% of Patients with Painkiller Scripts Develop Addiction
April 8, 2015
Some addicts wear their addiction on their sleeve and openly talk about their struggles with substance abuse. However, many addicts live with what is termed “high-functioning addiction.” A high-functioning addict is both physically and psychologically dependent upon their drug of choice, but they still manage to hold down a job and/or remain part of an intact … Continue reading High-Functioning Addiction: What It Looks Like, How to Help
March 23, 2015
On This Page: Eric Chang New Drug, Effective Treatment In the past few years, a new crop of illicit substances termed “synthetic drugs” has been a growing problem across the country. Ever-evolving in chemical makeup, the creators of the drugs stay one step ahead of the law by creating new forms of these substances so … Continue reading Made in China: Synthetic Drugs Coming into US Cut Off at the Source
July 28, 2014
Reading at the beach or by the pool is one of the best ways to pass the time in the summer, and those who are just out of drug rehab may prefer to opt for literary choices that will enhance their growth in early recovery. Huffington Post has put together a list of good choices, … Continue reading Top 3 New Novels on Addiction
July 7, 2014
On This Page: Not Just Nail Polish Remover Do You Know Someone Who’s Making Meth? For a long time, pharmacies have had to be aware of what people buy, at least as it pertains to products that could potentially be used to induce a high. Objects like spray paint, glue, keyboard cleaner and even whipped … Continue reading CVS Pharmacies, Nail Polish Remover and Crystal Meth Addiction
December 12, 2013
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