Drug addiction is a major struggle and these days when people don’t know what to do they first turn to Google for answers. Google recently revealed that they saw an all-time high last month for searches of “rehab near me”, “addiction treatment near me”, and “how to help an addict.” Only 10% of people who...Read More

The pharmaceutical company behind OxyContin, Purdue Pharma LP, filed for bankruptcy. OxyContin is one of the most popular prescription opiates in the U.S. Purdue filed for bankruptcy protection with a partial deal aims at resolving thousands of lawsuits it is facing.   Purdue rose in the medical community after it launched its prescription opioid OxyContin...Read More

  It’s hard to discuss the ongoing overdose epidemic without mentioning Fentanyl. Fentanyl is a synthetic opiate that is much stronger than heroin. It’s responsible for almost 32,000 overdose deaths in the US in the last year alone. But despite it’s increased use many people still don’t know much about this drug. Here are some...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

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 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

If you’re struggling with opiate addiction you’ve likely come across suboxone treatment. Suboxone is a common drug used to help with opioid withdrawal. This is a promising and effective treatment for many people struggling with addiction, but it isn’t for everywhere. Here is what makes a good and bad candidate for Suboxone treatment.   Good...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