There is quite a bit of discussion surrounding harm reduction as it relates to drug abuse – the idea that…
Addiction
The Rise in Heroin Use
Category: Addiction
In the 1960s and 1970s, heroin was a drug of choice for many individuals looking for a high. Indeed, heroin…
According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s (SAMHSA’s) National Survey on Drug Use and Health,1 23.5 million…
Interventions have been popularized on television with several shows dedicated to showing the plight of the addict and how they…
Relapse occurs when a patient who has completes a drug or alcohol treatment program and achieved initial sobriety, falls back…
The family dynamic plays an important and pivotal role in addiction and its treatment. Indeed, no treatment plan is complete…
Spotting The Signs of Addiction
Category: Addiction
As a parent, friend, or loved one, it can be very hard to spot the signs of addiction. This is…
Addiction is a disease and much like other diseases, early intervention offers the greatest opportunity for a successful course of…