Addiction can be frightening, both for the addict and their loved ones. It can have disastrous consequences for their health, relationships, and financial security. But no matter how bad things may seem, recovery is always possible. Recovery from addiction is a...
Opioid addiction in the U.S is a growing problem with the National Institute of Drug Abuse (NIDA) reporting that about 2.5 million Americans suffer from opioid use disorder. Out of the 67,367 deaths nationwide involving opioids, Indiana accounted for 1,104 deaths....
Our understanding of addiction needs to change. Currently, the dominant view sees dependency as a kind of moral failure. Addicts encounter a drug, fail to resist the temptation to take it, develop a habit, get hooked, and then, through their actions, cause damage to...
Addiction does not discriminate; it affects both men and women, young and old, all ethnicities, and people from all walks of life. No one sets out with the intention of becoming an addict, but life is complicated. Hard situations can lead to difficult choices, and...
The core purpose of methamphetamine is therapeutic; the substance can be used to manage health conditions such as Attention Deficit Disorder when prescribed in a clinical setting. However, like many substances, methamphetamine can also be used by those without an...
There’s a common misconception that people struggling with drug abuse or substance use disorder who need rehab do not have jobs. However, according to the National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence (NCADD), nearly 70% of those abusing illicit drugs in...
