PTSD and Alcohol Abuse
As the nation faces a healthcare pandemic and struggles to gain footing on a mounting addiction epidemic, heightened stress and anxiety levels have become the new norm. Still, there are plenty of misconceptions and myths surrounding dual diagnosis…
How Do I Know If My Son Is An Addict?
When a child is born, it can bring happiness and joy to a family. Parents often wonder about the endless possibilities for their child’s future. They imagine what their kids will be when they grow up and how they may help them succeed. One…
Recreational Drug Use Vs Addiction
They are classified as a chemical substances that people will take for enjoyment rather than for medical purposes as they are intended. Many tend to refer to the use of drugs that are not intended of medical reasons as recreational drug use.…
Is My Child An Addict?
Drug addiction is a major concern for many American families. The current opioid epidemic is sweeping the nation, costing thousands of lives and increasing costs of health care for treatment of drug abuse and overdose. While these trends are…
Are Dab Pens Safe?
With marijuana legal in 18 states and D.C., dispensaries are popping up all over the country. Along with bud and edibles, there’s also a new trend that’s taking the cannabis world by storm: dabbing. But the uptick in new forms of marijuana…
My Child’s Father Is An Addict
Few mental health disorders can disrupt a family more than substance use and addiction. Addiction can pose severe consequences within family dynamics, causing immediate and prolonged impacts with those who are within close proximity to the issue.…
Am I Addicted to Weed if I Smoke Every Day?
With recreational marijuana legalized in 18 states and Washington D.C., and medical marijuana legal in another 37, millions of Americans are picking up the pipe daily. For most people, pot isn’t a problem, and they can use it and not develop…
Signs of Abusing Antidepressants
In the last year, mental health was a major concern for most American’s. In fact, during the global pandemic, incidence of mental disorders increased 50%, according to a Gallup poll. Alcohol and other substance abuse also surged, with young…
How Long Do Opioids Stay in Your System?
How long do opioids stay in your system? If you're asking this question, you may already be addicted. Oxy, Percocet, heroin and fentanyl are potent substances, and it's easy to become dependent inadvertently. It's vital to catch addiction early…