As summer approaches, making plans for fun activities with friends and family can be challenging for those struggling with alcohol or substance abuse. So many gatherings are prone to have drinking...
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For the entire month of June, awareness about men’s health and the unique issues they experience is recognized nationally. The goal is to encourage males and their families to focus on their health...
Prescribed use of Xanax has been on the rise as more people search for ways to combat short-term anxiety and panic disorders. This has led to drug abuse as the number of reported cases of...
In a calm and serene area, there is a rehabilitation facility that stands out among all the rest: Oceanfront Recovery (‘Oceanfront’). Clients spend their time healing and focusing on their recovery...
Millions of people worldwide have a toxic relationship with alcohol, and it’s easy to see why. It’s a readily available addictive substance that has permeated our worldwide culture. When one thinks...
Marijuana is a drug often referred to as the “gateway drug.” The drug itself is not known to be significantly addictive, but it can lead to problematic use or marijuana use disorder. Only in severe...
Substance abuse and subsequent addiction can have short- and long-term effects on the mind and body. Addiction is now seen as a brain disease that is caused by excessive drug or alcohol use....
It can be a challenge for people in the early stages of recovery and those who have been sober to navigate holidays that frequently involve social events like Memorial Day. However, you can...
OxyContin is the brand name of the drug oxycodone. Oxycodone is an opioid that is prescribed primarily as a form of pain relief. Today, it’s on the Drug Enforcement Agency’s Controlled Substances...
Heroin is a highly addictive drug with a long and rich history of narcotic and pain-relieving effects. Heroin is produced from morphine, which is an organic compound itself derived from opium, a...