While the country is in the midst of an opioid addiction epidemic, a new danger is quietly on the rise. Xanax, a prescription medication that’s commonly administered to patients suffering from anxiety, is gaining in popularity and increasingly being overused…
If you’ve been using an addictive substance, such as methamphetamine, and decide to quit cold turkey, the sudden lack of the drug being introduced into your system may cause you to experience moderate to severe withdrawal symptoms. These withdrawal symptoms…
In the past, drug abuse was a term related to illegal substances. Today, prescription opioid abuse is one of the fastest growing types of addiction in the United States. Statistics from 2016 report 115 deaths daily from opioid overdose, 40…
Opioid abuse has gained more recognition in recent years due to the increased number of people who are struggling with addiction. While this type of addiction used to be associated with experienced drug users in the past, it is now…
In today’s busy world, it’s easy to become run-down and exhausted. If you’re like many of us, you might need a pick-me-up to keep you going throughout the day. Some people find that extra bit of energy they need in…
ADD and ADHD are often misunderstood conditions. ADHD, or attention deficit hyperactive disorder, is a condition characterized by various symptoms that usually lead to difficulty with concentration. ADD, or attention deficit disorder, is technically an outdated term referring to a…
Are you a pilot, or do you know someone who is, and who is affected by alcoholism? If so, you may be worried about whether or not he or she can keep their position (and license to fly an aircraft)…
As a service member or their family member, you know better than anyone the importance of supporting freedom. Yet, life with an addiction often feels as though you are penned in by the limitations that drugs or alcohol place on…
What is considered to be Trauma or PTSD? Trauma occurs when a person’s psyche or mind is adversely affected after encountering a psychologically rattling experience. The traumatic encounter may have long lasting ramifications that affect a person’s life, thoughts, work,…
Do people who misuse opioids really just stop breathing when they’re asleep? And how common is it for family and friends to secretly obtain prescription pain medications for each other? Those are two of the high-profile issues the new spin-off television show, “The Conners,”…
