Court-Ordered Drug Evaluation
Substance abuse and drug addiction have the potential to mess up somebody’s life. Whether it be their family, finances, or even their employment, drug abuse has a way of completely ruining everything in its path of destruction. What’s worse is that the longer someone is abusing drugs or alcohol, the more likely it is that [...]Polysubstance Abuse: What Happens When You Mix Ambien With Alcohol?
Drugs and alcohol are often taken together, which has been proven to produce negative effects, sometimes lethal if not careful. If you have poor sleeping patterns or are feeling unrested after receiving many hours of sleep, then you may have a sleep disorder. Taking Ambien or other sleep aids should only be done under medical […]
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 [...]The Vaping Crisis: A Look at the Latest Epidemic
Crisis Situation An alarming 2.5 percent of high school students are using electronic cigarettes today. That is a 135% increase over the past two years. At the same time, more than 1,600 people have suffered from a vaping related lung injury, and several dozens have died. The United States Surgeon General Jerome Adams has issued […]
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 […]
