The Stages of Addiction

The Stages of Addiction

Over 130 people die every day in the United States from an opioid-related drug overdose. As the country is in the midst of an opioid overdose epidemic, it is important to understand what treatment options are available and what the recovery process looks like for...
Are Supervised Heroin Programs a Real Solution?

Are Supervised Heroin Programs a Real Solution?

We’ve all heard the horror stories about the opioid crisis. The Northeast, in particular, is losing lots of young people to this scourge. Everything we know about addiction has come into question. People are asking how well the Twelve Steps really work. Narcan...
How Mental Health Plays a Role in Opioid Addiction

How Mental Health Plays a Role in Opioid Addiction

While many search to understand how the opioid crisis has grown so significantly in our nation, mental health experts have continuously examined the correlation between mental health disorders and the rise of opioid abuse. Many people struggling with opioid addiction...
4 Addiction Based Organizations to Donate to on Giving Tuesday

4 Addiction Based Organizations to Donate to on Giving Tuesday

Giving Tuesday occurs every year on the Tuesday that follows Thanksgiving. It is a global day of giving that encourages people to spend the day donating to charities, volunteering, or giving back in some way throughout their community. The global movement inspires...