With rates of opioid abuse and overdose rising each year, there has never been a greater need for help. The loved ones of people addicted to these drugs struggle in their own way, often as much as the addicts themselves. Do you know someone who needs help to treat opiate addiction?
With so many big screen productions revolving around drinking, what are some of the top movies about addiction that show the truth about the real struggle?
Have you ever wondered, “Is Suboxone an opiate?” It’s one of the drugs used most often to treat opiate and opioid withdrawal symptoms so read to find out.
Suboxone withdrawal is one of the potential side effects of the medication meant to get you clean. Find out whether the withdrawals are worth the benefits!
The krokodil drug, also called the “zombie drug,” leaves users decayed and dying. What is krokodil and what could possibly cause someone to start using it?
Does using opiates in pregnancy cause complications? Find out whether you are safe to use opiate while you are pregnant and what happens if you do.
Ketamine is not just the party drug it was once thought to be. Find out about the specialized clinics that use the drug to treat symptoms of depression.
The opiate withdrawal process might seem impossible but there is an escape from the claws of addiction. What do the stages of detox from opiates look like?
Not every treatment method used in addiction treatment is equal. Find out more about evidence-based treatment and the types of therapies that qualify.
The impact of family addiction and alcoholism runs deep. Whether it is a parent, a brother, or a sister, having an addict in the family affects everyone. Read more how addiction affects families.
