New data suggests that for the first time in three decades, drug overdose deaths in the US are falling.   The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released provisional numbers recently that show overdose deaths have dropped. Their figures show around 68,000 deaths from drug overdose in 2018. The agency stated that even if...Read More

As the opiate epidemic rages on, many have begun looking for help to treat their addictions. Kratom, an herb from Asia, has been touted as a miracle drug that can help with opiate withdrawal and addiction. But doctors and politicians were not as convinced. There has been a debate for months over whether or not...Read More

Unfortunately, the US is still in the midst of an opioid epidemic. Thousands of American tragically die each year from a drug overdose. Opiates, such as prescription pain pills and heroin are the driving force behind this, especially as more drugs are cut with the deadly fentanyl. These states were hit the hardest…. West Virginia...Read More

Kratom is a highly controversial drug in the addiction treatment world. While some opiate addicts praise it as a miracle cure, others see it as a replacement opiate, one that created an even stronger addiction. It’s relatively unknown in the US but has been classified as a Schedule 1 Controlled Substance by the DEA since...Read More

Did you know that half of all new drug users are under the age of 18? Curiosity and experimentation play a big role in teenage drug use. Many life-long addictions begin in the teenage years and can result in long-term consequences. Some drugs are more commonly abused than others in this demographic though.   Alcohol...Read More

The United States is in the midst of an opiate epidemic. Since 2000, nearly 400,000 Americans have died of opioid-related causes. Treating opioid addiction is hard, and this class of drugs is known to have intense cravings and severe withdrawal symptoms.   Currently, there are a few medications available for treating opiate addiction. The main...Read More

  Drug detox is never pleasant, but benzodiazepine detox can be dangerous. Benzodiazepines, or benzos, are a type of psychoactive drugs that act like minor tranquilizers or sedatives. These drugs are typically medically prescribed, but due to their addictive nature are commonly abused.   Benzodiazepine Drugs Benzos possess psycholeptic, hypnotic, sedative, and amnesic effects. They’re...Read More

  Fact 1: Alcohol Addiction is the Most Prevalent Alcohol may be legal and socially acceptable, but it’s the most common addiction in the US (after nicotine). In 2018, there were around 18 million people struggling with alcohol addiction. Due to how socially acceptable alcohol is, including binge drinking, many people do not realize they...Read More

For most people, alcohol is a substance often consumed in social situations to have fun or celebrate. But for 18 million people in the US, alcohol is at the center of their substance abuse struggle. Alcohol abuse is one of the most common addictions in the world, and unfortunately, withdrawal from alcohol is one of...Read More

  Drug addiction is still one of the more taboo factions of mental health. Many people struggle to understand that addiction is a disease similar to depression or the flu. Although there are around 36 million people struggling with opiate addiction around the world, there are still many misconceptions about here. So we’ve debunked some...Read More