Signs and Symptoms of Polysubstance Use Disorder
Many people who struggle with substance use disorder are addicted to more than one drug. In fact, it’s not uncommon for people seeking outpatient substance abuse treatment to be using...
28Apr
When Does Drinking Become a Problem?
Alcohol has serious effects on decision-making and health, and drinking any amount can have consequences. The risk doubles when people become heavy drinkers, especially if they don't recognize how...
22Feb
Experts: Combine Therapy With Buprenorphine
The Consolidation Appropriations Act of 2023 removed the federal X-waiver: a restriction on clinician use of buprenorphine for the treatment of opioid addiction. In January, the Drug Enforcement Agency...
30Aug
Illicit Drug Overdose Symptoms
None of us ever want to consider the possibility of a drug overdose. However, if you know someone currently suffering from addiction, it's important to educate yourself about common...
07Jul
Most Effective Treatment for Bipolar Disorder
Bipolar disorder, formerly known as manic depression, is a mental health condition characterized by periods of extreme high and low moods. This disorder can be challenging to both diagnose...
01Apr
Alcohol Poisoning Symptoms
Few people would admit to willingly swallowing large doses of poison. Yet one in six U.S. adults do exactly that—often multiple times a week—by consuming at least 4–5 alcoholic...
24Feb
The Benefits of Fentanyl Test Strips
Fentanyl is an extremely potent, dangerous opioid – in fact, it is the deadliest opioid drug in the world. Today, it is to blame for more than half of all overdose...
08Feb
IV Drug Use: How to Tell If Someone is Shooting Up
Are They Shooting Up? When someone you love begins to look and act differently, you may be concerned that they’ve developed a substance use disorder. Sometimes, physical changes and erratic...
13Dec
Facts About Driving Under the Influence
Driving Under the Influence: A National Concern Each December, we observe National Impaired Driving Prevention Month. This observance brings attention to the dangers of drinking and driving this holiday season....
