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Both those at greater risk of developing a substance use disorder and those in recovery from substance abuse can benefit from knowing what professions are most susceptible to drug and
In late May, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved the first buprenorphine (a.k.a. Suboxone) implant for treating addiction to heroin and opiate painkillers such as hydrocodone, oxycodone and fentanyl.,
Deaths from drug overdose in the U.S. are now at “epidemic” levels, with more Americans having died from drug overdose in the year 2014 than in any previous year on
Does the abuse of the prescription drug Adderall and its long-term effects on the brain differ between men and women? The answer is both a “yes” and a “no,” depending
Not long ago, “Just Say No” was the famous rallying cry of America’s drug abuse efforts, as part of a larger national War on Drugs. These two slogans (“Just Say
“Is there a cure for addiction?” The answer to that question is a nuanced once, but it is also hope-filled. The ultimate takeaway, as this article will show, is that
Smart nutrition—eating foods that nourish brain cells and boost cell repair and the production of neurotransmitters—can help reverse brain damage from drug and alcohol abuse. That’s the conclusion of respected
How do you know if you need rehab treatment for a drug or alcohol problem? If you are asking that question, pat yourself on the back and congratulate yourself. Simply
Sometimes what you don’t know can be the very thing that prevents you from getting help. That can be true for those considering professional detox and treatment for prescription opiates.
“The Millennial generation,” also known as “Generation Y,” refers to a large and very influential demographic in America: 40 percent of all adults over the age of 21 (roughly two
Americans are hooked on opiates. The mushrooming rate of addiction to these doctor-prescribed painkilling drugs (also referred to as “narcotics” or by the more medical term “opioids”) now constitutes an
It’s not always obvious whether someone’s drug use constitutes mere dependence or an actual addiction. The differences between a genuine substance use disorder (addiction) and the body’s natural build-up of
Before she died from a heroin overdose, she was just another kid. Prescription pain medication on the heels of a sports injury changed all that. The ensuing drug addiction
Alcohol is legal, socially acceptable, and a regular staple at holiday gatherings and sporting events. And, forget those cherry Icees and Starbucks Frappuccinos: what may be coming soon to a
It used to be assumed that pain was an inescapable part of the human condition. “Who except the gods can live without pain?” the ancient Greek playwright Aeschylus once wrote.
When most people think of drug addiction, they think about illicit drugs—not the medication doctors give us for pain. But it can take just one prescription for someone to become
Heroin and heroin addiction are sweeping America pointing to an alarming surge in heroin-related overdoses and deaths. These numbers continue to rise along with the drug’s increasing popularity as a
What Are Benzodiazepines? Nicknamed “mother’s little helper” in the 1960s, benzodiazepines (or “benzos”) are in a class of prescription medications called tranquilizers. Currently, they are one of the most popularly
We all want to give our loved ones the benefit of the doubt. But if you suspect someone you know may be using drugs, there are certain signs you simply
Some drugs have been around for thousands of years. People abused opium from poppy flowers (the same substance used to make heroin) as early as 3400 BC. Other drugs have
The misuse of pain pills has been called an epidemic in the United States, affecting people of all ages and impacting families across the country. A 2014 survey found 1.9
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