Category: Addiction Treatment

The Opioid Epidemic in Missouri

According to The Missouri Department of Health & Senior Services, approximately 134 people in the United States die every day from an overdose as a result of prescription painkillers known as opioids. That is about one person every ten minutes! Let those numbers sink in. The number of opioids prescribed has dramatically increased and has [...]

Moderate, Heavy, Binge: The Levels of Problem Drinking

Do you know the different levels of drinking and when consumption is considered problem drinking? Read this guide to learn the differences between each level. Problem drinking is described as the tendency of using alcohol in such a way that it affects you negatively. The difference between problem drinking and alcoholism is that, unlike an […]

Your Ultimate Guide to Using Medication for Alcoholism

When you’re suffering from an alcohol use disorder, you may feel as though all is lost and there is nothing left for you to fight for. But do you know that millions of people, just like you, each year seek treatment to overcome their alcohol use disorder (AUD)? Sobriety is a journey that takes time, […]

7 Arguments for the Importance of Nature to Addiction Recovery

Overcoming an addiction is a difficult experience. Victims of addiction face hardships that extend beyond the addiction itself, impacting mental and physical health. But one abundant force has the power to aid in recovery, providing support for the individual that furthers the healing process. And it’s something we have plenty of nature. Increase your chances […]

Xanax Withdrawal Symptoms: The Complete List You Need

Xanax, also known by the generic name Alprazolam, is a widely prescribed benzodiazepine. It is the most widely prescribed psychiatric drug in the United States with about one prescription written every second.That means that Xanax is widely available and easily attainable for many. While it does have legitimate uses, it's highly addictive and often abused.If [...]