Addiction & Treatment Blog Articles

Tianeptine has been used for decades in some countries as an antidepressant. Scientists didn’t know how it worked at first, but it has now been...

Kratom extract tablets are more potent than other kratom preparations like powder or tea. If you’ve noticed that quitting them feels worse than expected, that’s...

Alcohol use disorder (AUD) remains the most prevalent type of addiction in the US. According to the National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH),...

The term “Frankenstein drug” sounds made-up, like something from a movie. However, reality is much more serious. Frankenstein drugs refer to a growing group of...

Substance use disorder (SUD) remains a major public health issue in the country, with roughly 40 to 54 million individuals aged 12 and older struggling...

Someone hands you a bottle of OxyContin after surgery. The label says: take one every twelve hours. Simple enough, right? But here’s the question nobody...

Medication-assisted treatment is a game-changer that helps people struggling with substance use disorder. It can reduce cravings, ease withdrawal symptoms, and support long-term recovery. Yet,...

Imagine a scenario where someone is severely dehydrated, perhaps from excessive alcohol consumption, like a hangover, or a debilitating illness that has left them unable...

Substance use doesn’t just impact your health and wellness. It can ripple through your career, your unit, and your overall readiness. To meet the unique...

In 2023, around 11.4% of Americans used antidepressants to mitigate their depressive symptoms. Fluoxetine, commonly known by its brand name Prozac, is one of the...

If you’re going through detox, you’ve probably heard that exercise can help speed things up. Here’s the straight answer: Yes, physical activity supports detoxification, but...

Stepping into the world of substance use, even as an observer, can feel overwhelming. There’s a lot of jargon, a lot of devices, and a...

Recovery from addiction is a journey of transformation. Along the way, gratitude becomes one of your most powerful tools. In Alcoholics Anonymous and other recovery...

Recovery from addiction can feel overwhelming at times. You might wonder if life will ever feel normal again. The 12 Promises of AA offer hope...

Prayer plays a vital role in the journey of recovery from addiction. For those in Alcoholics Anonymous, these prayers offer comfort and guidance. They’re not...

We all reach for that familiar blue bottle when cold symptoms hit. Nyquil sits in millions of medicine cabinets across America. Most people see it...

A DUI conviction—whether you call it driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI)—comes with a financial burden that extends far beyond just...

Thanks to the hit AMC TV show Breaking Bad, many people wonder: Can meth really be blue? The show, which featured a former chemistry teacher named Walter White...