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Start Healing Now, Call:According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, about 2.3 million people ages 12 and older had a prescription opioid use disorder in 2020 and nearly 16,500 people died as a result of an overdose involving prescription opioids.[1] One of the most widely abused prescription opioids is oxycodone. Oxycodone first…
More than 21 million Americans struggle with an addiction to drugs or alcohol.[1] If you or a loved one are trying to overcome an addiction, you may consider going to inpatient or outpatient rehab to receive care. While you may be tempted to go to outpatient rehab because it is…
Millions of people in the United States live with substance abuse and addiction. These conditions are complex and tend to get worse over time. Living with a substance abuse disorder can negatively affect your physical and emotional health. It can drastically impact your quality of life by making it difficult…
Heroin is a highly addictive opiate drug. Heroin users usually inject, snort, or smoke the drug, which gives the feeling of intense euphoria.[1] The temporary high that heroin gives people comes at a high price. Ongoing heroin use can quickly lead to dependence, and withdrawal from heroin is excruciating. Withdrawal…
Outpatient rehab is a flexible, affordable treatment option for people struggling with addiction. It is best for those who have already completed a higher level of care, such as inpatient rehab, and do not need medical detox, or those who are seeking treatment early and don’t have an addiction severe…
Alcohol abuse is a serious problem across the United States. Studies show that up to 50% of Americans drink alcohol each month and more than 14 million have an alcohol use disorder.[1] If you are one of the millions of Americans who struggle with alcoholism, you know just how difficult…
Making the decision to get sober is a major achievement. You should be proud of yourself for acknowledging that you have a problem and accepting the fact that you need to ask for help. However, asking for help is only the beginning–there is still a lot of work to be…
Alcoholism is a progressive and chronic disease that can cause an array of health issues. When someone is addicted to alcohol, their body becomes accustomed to the presence of the substance in their body. This is why individuals experience withdrawal when they stop drinking alcohol suddenly. One of the symptoms…
Recovering from addiction is not an easy task. When you start to consider all the people, places, and things that remind you of addiction, staying sober seems much harder. In fact, studies show that between 40-60% of people relapse at some point in their recovery. Learning how to prevent…
Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, rates of alcohol abuse have increased throughout the United States. Surveys have revealed that increased drinking can be attributed to increased stress, increased alcohol availability, and boredom, but people struggling with stress reported consuming more drinks on more days of the month than…
