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 | Mar 31, 2020 | Addiction, Drug Treatment |
Stigma makes many veterans reluctant to admit that they are struggling, but problems with drug and alcohol abuse are quite common among those who’ve served our country. However, there are a number of resources available to help veterans begin their recovery...
by Dana Hinders | Mar 20, 2020 | Addiction, Drug Treatment |
Although experiencing an alcohol-induced blackout doesn’t automatically mean someone needs addiction treatment, blackouts are a definite warning sign. In addition to increasing a person’s risk of experiencing alcohol-related health problems, blackouts are...
by Dana Hinders | Jan 8, 2020 | Drug Treatment, Recovery |
Graduating from residential treatment is a tremendous accomplishment, but this is not the end of your recovery journey. As you transition back to independent living, you’ll need to continue to apply the skills you learned in treatment to building a...
by Dana Hinders | Oct 29, 2019 | Drug Treatment |
Once you’ve decided that substance abuse treatment is necessary for yourself or a member of your household, figuring out how to pay for the care you need is the next step. Methods of paying for treatment vary according to individual circumstances, but this guide...
by Dana Hinders | Jun 26, 2019 | Addiction, Drug Treatment |
Opioids play a vital role in treating patients with severe pain, but these drugs continue to take a devastating toll due to their high potential for abuse. According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, opioid overdoses claimed 47,600 lives in 2017. Signs of an...
