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Parenting is never easy, and despite what kids think there is a lot of guesswork in it. The teenage years can be particularly rough. Kids at this age begin to rebel, testing boundaries and finding their own identity. This can make recognizing the signs of drug addiction difficult. Many of the symptoms of being a...Read More

We’re now in a new year, but that doesn’t mean we’ve completely left 2018 in the past. We’re now getting the opportunity to look at some startling facts from last year. The US is still struggling with an opiate epidemic, and now a new generation is facing astounding numbers of nicotine addiction. Here are the...Read More

  No addiction is easy, whether it’s drugs or shopping, addiction is a challenge. Some substances are more addictive than others though. The more addicting a substance is, the easier it is to get hooked and harder it is to detox. It can be hard to scientifically judge, which drugs are most addictive, but here...Read More

As the opiate epidemic continues to ravage the US, the number of babies born with neonatal abstinence syndrome (NAS) increases. NAS occurs when a pregnant woman takes opioid drugs during the pregnancy. The baby is born dependents on them, and withdrawal at such a young age can be deadly.   NAS begins a few days...Read More

While the US has been focused on the on-going opiate epidemic, another addiction has overtaken American youth: vaping.   Vaping, or the use of an electronic cigarette that mimics traditional smoking, has been increasing among teens in the US. A liquid, typically containing nicotine but can also include hash or marijuana, is heated to generate...Read More

  The US is still in the midst of an opiate epidemic. Every day in America, roughly 50 people die from overdosing on prescription painkillers. The number of yearly overdoses continues to climb year after year. Even though the number is high, many people are still unaware of how bad this issue is. Here are...Read More

Teenagers and young adults that receive initial opioid prescriptions from dentists or oral surgeons are at an increased risk for opioid addiction. A recent study by Stanford University School of Medicine examined opiate use and abuse in the US. They found that among the nearly 15,000 young people who received an initial opioid prescription from...Read More

Kratom, a naturally occurring plant from South East Asia that has recently gained popularity as a treatment for opiate addiction, is currently being debated in the US. For months the FDA and DEA have been looking into whether or not the substance should be banned.   On November 13, the US DEA spokesperson suggested that...Read More

Alcohol dependency is the most common addiction impacting the US. Nearly 17 million US adults struggle with alcohol addiction. Withdrawal is never fun, but it’s a necessary first step to gaining control over your addiction. Withdrawal symptoms can range from mild to serious. Here’s what to expect during an alcohol detox.   Common Mild Symptoms...Read More