Telehealth and Addiction Treatment – Does it Work?
Telehealth is not a new concept for health service providers. The practice goes back as far as the 1950’s and was used as an alternative for those who needed an alternative to a face-to-face visit with their healthcare provider. Because of the global pandemic and the efforts used to help slow the spread of the […]
10 Truths About Drug Addiction, Treatment and Recovery
The concept of addiction as a disease is not new. Yet, many people still believe that the person struggling with an alcohol or substance use disorder has a character defect, lacks morals, or simply has no willpower to overcome the strong desire to drink or use drugs. The American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) defines […]
How to Recognize the Signs of Opioid Overdose and Act
Nearly 100,000 Americans died from a drug overdose in 2020- that’s a 30% increase over the previous year. The vast majority of these deaths were caused by an opioid overdose. Opioids include fentanyl, heroin, oxycodone, hydrocodone, codeine, and morphine. It can feel hopeless to watch a loved one struggle with opioid addiction. Preparing for the […]
When to Seek Professional Help for Anxiety and Drug Addiction
Summer is here and things are starting to open up again. Mask mandates in the United States are being lifted. Businesses are planning for employees to come back into the office. And the travel industry reports that Americans are hitting the road again in record numbers. Which all sounds awesome! But, if truth be told, […]
What Really Happens When You Quit Smoking Cigarettes
Along with Memorial Day, today is also National Stop Smoking Day here in the United States. Most people understand that nicotine is a drug, but did you know that nicotine is as addictive (if not more) than heroin? It’s no wonder why so many people have difficulty quitting smoking – and staying off nicotine. For […]