by Dana Hinders | Feb 15, 2021 | Addiction
Although there are many different types of opioid painkillers, OxyContin has played a starring role in the opioid epidemic throughout the United States. Due to misleading marketing and improper prescription practices, millions of people were placed at risk of severe...
by Dana Hinders | Jan 12, 2021 | Addiction, Drug Treatment
It is estimated that roughly one in three adults will struggle with an anxiety disorder at some point in their lives. While effective anxiety treatment options are available, it is important to be aware of the risk of addiction posed by popular anti-anxiety...
by Dana Hinders | Dec 29, 2020 | Addiction, Recovery
You Are Not Alone: Recovery and Addiction Memoirs Being in recovery is difficult, so it’s understandable to sometimes feel as though nobody knows what you’re going through. However, even though no two people with substance use disorders are exactly alike,...
by Dana Hinders | Oct 8, 2020 | Addiction, Veterans & Military
While no two people with substance use disorders are exactly alike, veterans with substance use disorders have unique needs compared to their civilian counterparts. Understanding these concerns is crucial to ensuring veterans get the care they need to begin a life of...
by Dana Hinders | Jul 11, 2020 | Addiction, Drug Treatment
Two Public Health Emergencies The opioid epidemic was declared a national public health emergency in October 2017, while the COVID-19 coronavirus was declared a global pandemic in March 2020. The coronavirus pandemic is still evolving, which means researchers...
by Dana Hinders | Jun 15, 2020 | Addiction, Recovery
No Time Like the Present It’s human nature to want to put off making major life changes, but there’s no time like the present to take the first step towards getting help for your substance use disorder. The coronavirus pandemic may have turned every aspect...
