While VCRs, answering machines and Polaroids have been replaced by Netflix, texting and selfies, studies suggest that kids today are also doing a better job staying away from drugs and alcohol than their parents did. While heroin abuse may be on the rise in the country, teen opioid abuse seems to be
America’s Youth Fighting to Stay Out of Rehab
Rehab Can Help People Detox from Dangerous Concoctions
Tiger Woods, the once venerated golfer who had a sharp decline in recent years, is going back to rehab after his recent arrest on suspicion of driving under the influence. While celebrity DUIs typically get more than their fair share of the news cycle, many healthcare officials are taking notice
The Real Life: Reality Stars Who Struggle with Addiction
Reality television shows are notorious for turning ordinary people into huge megastars, often because their unscripted antics, meltdowns and outlandish personalities are enough to keep viewers coming back week after week. However, many of these stars begin struggling with substance addiction due to
Inpatient Rehab Centers Turn to Naloxone for Detox
Research continues to underline the devastating effects opioid drugs have on the American public. According to one study, opioids, such as heroin and prescription drugs like Vicodin and Percocet, result in more drug overdose deaths than any other drug in the country, and in one calendar year,
Not All Inpatient Rehab and Detox Centers Are Created Equal
Most of the time, inpatient rehab and detox centers that offer drug and alcohol detox programs can be a lifeline for people fighting addiction. Unfortunately, in some cases, there are treatment centers that focus on profits over patients while cutting corners and failing to provide adequate
Alcoholics Anonymous: The Heavy Hitter of Support Groups
Since 1935, Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) has been the cornerstone of programs that help people quit drinking or taking drugs. In the United States alone, there’s an estimated 23 million people who struggle with addiction and approximately 1.2 million who attend AA’s 55,000 groups across the country.
Vyvanse Abuse Is Hitting Campuses Hard
Over the last few years, ADHD drugs such as Adderall have flooded the drug scene around high schools and colleges across the country, as many students believe that these illicit substances help them get through the tough rigors of increasingly competitive educational demands. Another common drug is
“Gray Death”… The $10 Deadly Street Drug
When it comes to buying any kind of product, at a certain point, the ultimate goal for most American consumers is to get the biggest bang for their buck. People who abuse drugs and alcohol are no different, and when their habits reach the point where their addictions cost them hundreds or even
3 Signs a Loved One Needs Inpatient Rehab
Unfortunately, far too many people have had to watch a loved one fall into the grips of an alcohol or drug addiction, and one of the most difficult aspects is figuring how or when to get them help. There are a few signs to indicate when a loved one needs inpatient rehab. Even after deciding the
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