May 23, 2022 | Drug Addiction Treatment, Opioid Addiction Treatment, Substance Abuse Treatment
The news media often speaks of the ‘opioid crisis’ in America, considered one of the most significant public health emergencies currently facing our society. However, what is the connection between opioid medicines prescribed by a physician and the heartbreaking...
May 16, 2022 | Drug Addiction Treatment, Opioid Addiction Treatment, Substance Abuse Treatment
Deciding if it is time to get help for opioid use can be challenging. How do you know if you need treatment? What kind of treatment do you need? How long will it take? It is normal and reasonable to have lots of questions about the process and whether or not it is...
May 9, 2022 | Drug Detox Center, Drug Withdrawal, Opioid Addiction Treatment
Unfortunately, when someone decides to stop using opioids, it isn’t as simple as just quitting. Opioids are physically addictive, meaning that the body becomes acclimated to their presence. After quitting, users can experience many uncomfortable symptoms,...
Mar 1, 2022 | Drug Addiction Treatment, Opioid Addiction Treatment, Substance Abuse Treatment
Millions of Americans each year are prescribed opioid medications to treat pain. Many of those patients can take the medicines as directed and then stop taking them under the direction of their physician. However, abuse of these medications has grown from a problem to...
