Alcohol is the most regularly used addictive substance in America. It’s also easy to fall victim to alcohol use. The most shocking aspect of this socially accepted and widespread substance is that it’s also the most dangerous to quit. Alcohol is one of only a few drugs with withdrawal symptoms so severe that they can…
With New Year’s right around the corner, you’re probably thinking up your latest resolutions for renewed health and vigor. If you smoke, quitting probably tops your list every year. It’s no secret that trying to stop smoking is hard. Most people try and fail several times before finally recovering. It’s not because you lack willpower.…
When you finally reach the point where enough is enough when it comes to drug use, you’re ready to make the changes necessary to recover from the disease of addiction. However, ambition and willpower are not all it takes to overcome the cravings and withdrawal linked to drug addiction. Trying to quit cold turkey without…
Addiction — the compulsive need to use and abuse drugs — is a severe and life-threatening condition. It strips you of money, relationships, career and health. Sometimes, addiction starts as a way to relax or have fun with friends. Other times, it results from the misuse of prescription medications given after a painful medical procedure. Regardless…
The Stages of Alcoholism and Recovery Alcoholism is one of the most dangerous addictions a person can have. Alcohol is the third leading preventable cause of death in America, yet few people get the help they need to address alcohol use and dependence. The good news is that most people can benefit from some form of…
People tend to think of alcoholism as an all-or-nothing proposition. The perception is if a person can maintain a job and a life that is not falling apart, then they do not have a problem. The reality, however, is a lot less black and white: alcohol addiction is a progressive disease with many different degrees. Binge drinking…
What is Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT)? Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) is the use of FDA-approved medication, in combination with counseling and behavioral therapies, to comprehensively treat substance use disorder. MAT can be used for both opioid use disorder and alcohol use disorder. Not everyone is a candidate for MAT. Prior to initiating Medication-Assisted Treatment, medical professional evaluate the patient to…
Trump Administration Opioid Action Plan During the 2016 presidential election, then Republican nominee Donald Trump took a tough stance on the opioid crisis, declaring he would help solve the crisis if he were elected with is Trump Administration Opioid Action Plan. President Trump often cited his personal connection to addiction as a major motivator, as…
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