- by Sandy Baker
Opioid use disorder is a life-threatening substance use disorder (SUD) that can lead to numerous health complications and addictive behaviors. Many people use opioids for pain relief, following a prescription...
Opioid use disorder is a life-threatening substance use disorder (SUD) that can lead to numerous health complications and addictive behaviors. Many people use opioids for pain relief, following a prescription...
Stress is everywhere. It’s likely part of your everyday life. Some research shows that 30 to 50% of the population experienced significant psychological stress on a routine basis. It’s not...
Methamphetamine, or meth, is a dangerous, highly addictive substance. It works as a central nervous system stimulant, meaning it causes your brain to work overtime, often creating a significant risk...
Opioids are a classification of controlled substances that can be highly effective at controlling pain. Yet, they carry a very high risk of misuse and the development of addiction and...
Fentanyl is one of the most devastating drugs. Though it is an approved prescription-strength painkiller, it is highly regulated because it has a high risk of causing addiction and dependency.It...
Benzodiazepines, or benzos, are a type of medication used to treat anxiety and other mental health conditions. They work to slow the function of the central nervous system. Used too...
Drug addiction, more appropriately called substance use disorder (SUD), is a condition impacting the function of the brain. It leads to an inability to control the use of a substance,...
Alcohol addiction is a chronic condition, one that infiltrates your life and remains there, pushing its way into your thoughts often. A person with alcohol use disorder (AUD) can obtain...
Dual diagnosis refers to a person facing a mental health disorder and a substance use disorder (SUD). It is not uncommon for those battling addiction to have an undiagnosed mental...
There are many signs of addiction. Most often, we think about these as physical indications. A person is using more of a substance than ever and going through withdrawal when...