Common Signs of Heroin Use
As such a dangerous and addictive drug, heroin leads to a number of side effects of symptoms. If you are worried that a loved one is abusing heroin, then it helps to know some of the most common signs. Take a look at some common signs of heroin…
Learn How to Stay Sober
Once you have completed drug detox and rehab programs, you will emerge sober and ready to fight back against the risk of relapse. However, getting sober is not the same as staying sober. To learn how to stay sober, it is always smart to get…
Signs of Childhood Trauma in Adults
Trauma during the childhood years happens more frequently than people imagine. It rarely receives the type of treatment it would require to prevent far-reaching adverse results. Case in point is substance abuse, which is a common outcropping.…
Pop Superstar Bieber Opens up about Personal Xanax Addiction
DISCLAIMER: Justin Bieber recently publicly admitted that he has struggled with an addiction to the prescription tranquilizer Xanax. He has also talked about receiving treatment for depression. Here, we want to take a look at the…
Drug Street Names: The Slang of Addiction
“O God, that men should put an enemy in their mouths to steal away their brains!” ~ Cassio, from William Shakespeare’s Othello
Addiction thrives on secrecy and deception. Substance abusers hide their habits by using slang or street…
Stan Lee Changed the Conversation about Addiction
“My life as Spider-Man is probably as dangerous as any, but I’d rather face a hundred super-villains than toss it away by getting hooked on hard drugs! ‘Cause that’s one fight you can’t win!”
~ Peter Parker, the Amazing…
Colorado Hospitals Receive Opioid Treatment Grants for Addiction
Colorado Fights Against Opioid Epidemic with Opioid Treatment Grants for Hospitals
https://media.9news.com/embeds/video/8289919/iframe Opioid overdose deaths have increased three-folds in Colorado from 2000 to 2015. It’s evident that more…
Exercising Can Help Addicts Beat a Drug or Alcohol Addiction
A Look at How Exercising Can Help You Overcome an Addiction
Recent studies show that exercising can aid in addiction recovery. Recovering addicts who exercise are less likely to relapse and are less vulnerable to environmental cues and triggers.…
Functional Alcoholics: Who They Are And How To Identify Them
Substance abusers look just like everybody else. Even individuals who appear to be successful, like those with a well-paying job, a luxurious house, new cars and are socially active, can secretly have a significant problem with drugs or alcohol.…
Meth in Colorado
Meth in Colorado is a major issue. It is one of the top ten states for meth use and is only increasing in users and overdoses every year.
Meth in Colorado
There have been many drug busts as of late in an attempt to combat the surge of the…
