Amid all the talk of America’s problem with opioids – an issue that has been in the media eye for a few years now – perhaps the most pernicious example has been fentanyl addiction. Fentanyl, which is prescribed as a treatment for chronic pain, has become...
It is often said that the first step in overcoming addiction is that you recognize that you have a problem. There is a lot of truth in this statement, but from that lightbulb moment, different people will have different paths to a point where they can break the...
Xanax is a very powerful benzodiazepine and it is usually prescribed to treat anxiety disorders. It’s also used in the treatment of insomnia as well. When you use it over the long term, it’s incredibly addictive and 70% of those who take Xanax as a teen end up taking...
Recovering from an addiction is sometimes a life-long process. It doesn’t end when you are discharged from a rehab facility or an addiction treatment center. What you learn during the course of your treatment is meant to help you live a better, sober life once you go...
Drug and alcohol addiction is a growing problem in the Midwest and Illinois hasn’t been spared. A look at some of the statistics from this state shows how serious this problem has become. For instance, an estimated 40% of accidental deaths in Illinois are related to...
