Symptoms and Treatment of Drug Overdose
Apart from the fact that they were popular Hollywood celebrities who hogged the limelight in their heydays, what’s common among Marilyn Monroe, Heath Ledger, Anna Nicole Smith and Rodney Harvey? They...
View ArticleTop 10 Most Abused Prescription Medications
Prescription medications start out as a legal, yet necessary way to relieve pain, stress, depression, or a host of other disorders. But somewhere along the way, they can lead to prescription drug abuse...
View Article10 Celebrities You Never Knew Battled Addiction
The life of a celebrity seems like the ultimate high to outsiders, but the fast lifestyle, opportunities to party at every turn, high pressure to perform, and earn money for the studios takes its toll...
View ArticleReview of Gratitude Makes Your Day
Most doctors, therapists, and treatment centers can attest that receiving a grateful review of Thanks and Appreciation from a former patient feels good and endorses the hard work we all put in every...
View ArticleCodeine Abuse
Codeine is an opioid usually used as a pain reliever. Due to its common usage for back as well as other chronic pain, Codeine is known to be extremely addictive. The World Health Organization calls...
View ArticleMedical Marijuana Research is Taking a Long Time
The United States is seeing a tidal wave of states loosening restrictions on the sale and use of medical marijuana, with some states making it legal to purchase by anyone, even those without a...
View ArticleThe Dangers of Synthetic Drugs
It’s bad enough when people use or abuse illegal drugs, but in recent years, a more dangerous crop of synthetic drugs has made its way to the streets. According to the Office of National Drug Control...
View ArticleThe Dangers of Synthetic Drug Flakka are Increasing
CBS This Morning recently aired a segment about the dangers of the synthetic drug Flakka, and if more people knew the consequences and side effects, they would probably stay clear of it. Flakka is...
View ArticlePositive Peer Pressure
The words “peer pressure” usually bring up negative connotations, and often focus on drugs, alcohol, and smoking. Certainly there is some validation to focus on the negatives, especially for parents,...
View ArticleOxyContin Maker Under Fire For Fueling Opioid Epidemic
Opioid dependence and addiction is a growing problem in the United States that involves compulsive use despite dangerous and legal consequences. It ruins lives, wreaks havoc on families, destroys...
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