Thursday, August 26th, 2021
Drug Overdoses in America Are Increasing
It’s no secret, drug overdoses in America are increasing. In terms of drug overdose deaths, 2020 was one of the worst years on record. In this past year over...
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Friday, April 30th, 202112 Scary Facts About Alcohol Abuse
Though listing scary facts about alcohol can come across like clickbait intended to deter drinkers, for someone who knows the real cost of alcoholism, the importance is clear. Whether...Read More -
Wednesday, April 14th, 2021Suboxone and Other Drugs Used in Opioid Addiction Detox
Opioids are a class of drugs that include the illegal drug heroin as well as prescription pain relievers like fentanyl, hydrocodone, hydromorphone, and many others. These drugs interact with...Read More -
Monday, March 15th, 2021
Is Addiction a Disease or a Choice?
What really is addiction? The term has become one of the most loaded and stigmatized words in medical science. Society has long seen addiction as a preventable collapse of...Read More -
Sunday, February 28th, 2021
When a Person Is Abusing Alcohol, There is Hope in the Rooms of Alcoholics Anonymous
The first 12 step program was created by the founders of "Alcoholics Anonymous," AA for short. It was incepted in 1935 by Bill Wilson, a New York stockbroker, and...Read More -
Thursday, January 28th, 2021
Understanding Substance Abuse: Common Causes and Long-Term Effects
Millions of Americans suffer from substance abuse and addiction, starting from as early as 12 years old. A key to understanding this common affliction is knowing that the medical...Read More -
Wednesday, January 6th, 2021
Scary Facts About Addiction in New Mexico
Addiction in New Mexico is a serious problem. The state is well-known for its battles with drug and alcohol addictions, overdoses, and deaths and ranks among the worst in...Read More -
Tuesday, September 29th, 2020
What to Look for in an Intensive Outpatient Program for Alcohol Abuse
I Think I’m an Alcoholic. What Should I Do Now? Admitting you need help for your drinking problem can be difficult not only because of the stigma surrounding addiction,...Read More -
Tuesday, September 15th, 2020
What is IOP and How Does it Help with Substance Abuse
IOP stands for "Intensive Outpatient Treatment". During the duration of an IOP program, individuals attend group therapies and individual counseling above and beyond the traditional cadence of classic once...Read More -
Tuesday, August 11th, 2020
Alcohol Detox: Withdrawal & Recovery
Alcohol Addiction is a Medical Condition One of the difficulties in recognizing alcohol addiction as a disease is, well frankly, it just sometimes doesn’t seem like one. However, alcoholism has...Read More
