Signs of Overdose and What You Should Do
Drug overdoses have become rampant in the US, according to the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) there have been more than 841,000 drug overdose deaths since 1999. In particular, there has been a rise in fentanyl-related overdose deaths in many parts of the US because many illicit drugs have been laced with fentanyl. […]
Finding Rehab During COVID-19
Finding rehab on a regular day can be overwhelming, especially if you do not know what to look for. Finding rehab during COVID-19 can be even more overwhelming, which is why it is helpful to have an idea of what to ask about. While the major public health focus during the last year has been […]
Staying Sober While Traveling
For those in early recovery, there are many recovery milestones or “firsts” to experience. The first time you travel, for business or pleasure, is one that can be exciting yet equally anxiety provoking. It can also present additional challenges and potentially dangerous situations if not planned properly for anyone regardless of their length of time […]
What is Polysubstance Abuse?
img.attachment-full.size-full.wp-post-image { display: none; } Polysubstance abuse occurs when someone abuses more than one substance at a time. The substance abuse can occur simultaneously or at different times. A person can take two substances at the same time to produce an additive or synergistic euphoric effect or a person can take one substance after the […]
How Long Do Opiates Stay in Your System?
img.attachment-full.size-full.wp-post-image { display: none; } Opiates, like morphine and opium, are naturally-occurring and are derived from the opium poppy plant. Drugs such as oxycodone, hydrocodone, and fentanyl are developed to mimic the exact same effects that these naturally-occurring substances produce. And, it is the effects that opiates produce that are what keep many people trapped […]
How to Tell Your Family You Have an Addiction
The large majority of people who have an addiction to drugs or alcohol do not need to tell their families that they have a substance use disorder. That is because family members of an addict typically bear witness to the effects that addiction has caused. But, in some cases, a person can be an addict […]
What to Do After You’ve Received a Marijuana DUI in California
Marijuana and the use of it has long been a hotly contested debate among Americans. We know that marijuana can have several healing effects and benefits, but we also know that the continued abuse of marijuana can quickly lead to addiction. Trying to find a happy medium on a line as thin as this has […]
