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New Treatment for Heroin Addiction
By Dominica ApplegateReserachers recently discovered that hydromorphone, typically sold under the brand name Dilaudid, can also be a highly effectiv... Continue Reading
Reserachers recently discovered that hydromorphone, typically sold under the brand name Dilaudid, can also be a highly effectiv... Continue Reading
Breaking the Stigma of Therapy at the Maple Ball
By Joanne ChuOn October 26, The Maple Counseling Center threw its 42nd annual Maple Ball at the Montage Hotel in Beverly Hills to raise awar... Continue Reading
On October 26, The Maple Counseling Center threw its 42nd annual Maple Ball at the Montage Hotel in Beverly Hills to raise awar... Continue Reading
Why the DEA Wants to Ban Kratom
By Audrey BeimKratom has been used as an option to assist individuals in breaking their addiction and easing their withdrawal from more serio... Continue Reading
Kratom has been used as an option to assist individuals in breaking their addiction and easing their withdrawal from more serio... Continue Reading
How to Reduce Depression by Limiting Your Time on Facebook
By Elizabeth SewardFor those who have a history of addiction, it is vital that you surpass very trying emotions as even a short bout of depression... Continue Reading
For those who have a history of addiction, it is vital that you surpass very trying emotions as even a short bout of depression... Continue Reading
Putting a Face to American Addiction
By Audrey BeimDelegate Ryan Hampton is aiming to bring his story of addiction, as well as many others' across the nation, to the Democratic N... Continue Reading
Delegate Ryan Hampton is aiming to bring his story of addiction, as well as many others' across the nation, to the Democratic N... Continue Reading
How Dentists are Contributing to the Opioid Epidemic
By Audrey BeimPrescription opioid abuse is a growing, troubling and deadly problem in the United States. Now it seems that even dentists may ... Continue Reading
Prescription opioid abuse is a growing, troubling and deadly problem in the United States. Now it seems that even dentists may ... Continue Reading
Buprenorphine: The Drug That Could Have Saved Prince
By Donn GrutaAfter a whirlwind of media speculation, the Associated Press has officially reported today that the singer died of an opioid ov... Continue Reading
After a whirlwind of media speculation, the Associated Press has officially reported today that the singer died of an opioid ov... Continue Reading
Taking Away the Shame in Treating Pregnant Women with Addiction
By Laura Dorwart, Laura Dorwart, MFA, Ph.DLike any other addict, pregnant women with addictions need to be clinically supported to deal with any chemical dependency, phy... Continue Reading
Like any other addict, pregnant women with addictions need to be clinically supported to deal with any chemical dependency, phy... Continue Reading
Rabbi Mark: From Con Man to Recovery Healer
By Audrey BeimFrom mobster to spiritual leader, Rabbi Mark can now safely say that he is no longer trapped in between two worlds. Continue Reading
From mobster to spiritual leader, Rabbi Mark can now safely say that he is no longer trapped in between two worlds. Continue Reading
The Addicts Comedy Tour: Something to Laugh About
By Audrey BeimRecovery stand-up comedians Mark Lundholm and Kurtis Matthews bring a unique and transparent look at addiction through the lens... Continue Reading
Recovery stand-up comedians Mark Lundholm and Kurtis Matthews bring a unique and transparent look at addiction through the lens... Continue Reading
Problematic Internet Use: A Modern-Day Addiction
By Audrey BeimAs our communication methods and work become increasingly dependent on technology, the rise of online-related compulsive behavi... Continue Reading
As our communication methods and work become increasingly dependent on technology, the rise of online-related compulsive behavi... Continue Reading
7 Largest Drug Seizures by US Law Enforcement in 2015
By Liemann ValdimarHere are some of the largest drug busts that took place during the 2015 fiscal year. Continue Reading
Here are some of the largest drug busts that took place during the 2015 fiscal year. Continue Reading
The Highs and Lows of Drug Prevention Policies in 2015
By Liemann ValdimarDrug prevention policies aren't just something that affects the addict; it affects us all as an entire nation. Continue Reading
Drug prevention policies aren't just something that affects the addict; it affects us all as an entire nation. Continue Reading
Addiction and Mass Incarceration in America
By Liemann ValdimarWhile about half of states have failed to appropriately address drug-related incarceration effectively, another half are paving... Continue Reading
While about half of states have failed to appropriately address drug-related incarceration effectively, another half are paving... Continue Reading
Audrey Kishline and the Dangers of Moderation
By Tess ChedseyThere are two usually suggested methods for addiction recovery: abstinence and moderation. However, could the latter just worse... Continue Reading
There are two usually suggested methods for addiction recovery: abstinence and moderation. However, could the latter just worse... Continue Reading