Wait Lists Are Long for Drug Rehab in NJ
In New Jersey, like many states across the country, the wait lists are intensely long for patients who are ready to seek assistance fighting drug and alcohol addiction. Too often, patients are forced to wait months to get a spot in treatment – and for many, this is just too long.
Ontario Government Invests $15 Million in Helping Pregnant Women Fight Drug Addiction
The epidemic of prescription drug addiction is not just a problem in the United States; the Canadian government is also struggling with helping its citizens overcome the issue – especially its smallest citizens.
New Dosages for Buprenorphine Approved
Buprenorphine is the latest drug to be approved for the treatment of opiate addiction – and the only drug FDA-approved for no other medical purpose. It is also unique because it can be prescribed by a qualified physician and taken by the patient at home, unlike methadone and other drugs that must be taken daily in the presence of medical professional.
12-Steps Series, Part IV: Do You Have to Go to 12-Step Meetings to Succeed in Sobriety?
Can you do well in recovery and avoid relapse without attending 12-step meetings? Does taking part in 12-step groups guarantee that you will stay clean and sober?
Do You Need Dual Diagnosis Rehab? Drug Abuse Mimics Depression and Delirium
Both depression and delirium are mental health disorders that require treatment – but in those who are living with a substance abuse and seek treatment, both issues can be a part of detox and recovery. Whether you are actively using your drug of choice or attempting to kick the habit, you can experience symptoms that . . . . Continue Reading
The ‘War On Drugs’: Hot Topic of Debate
Many legislators and experts in the field of addiction have come forward in recent years to proclaim that the ‘war on drugs’ has failed and that it is time to usher in an era of new policies.
Former Miss USA Speaks Openly About Her Road to Recovery
Many may remember Tara Conner as the drug addicted Miss USA who Donald Trump gave a second chance. In 2006, after testing positive for cocaine, most of America assumed Trump would strip Conner of her crown.
Attitude Toward Methadone and Opiate Addiction Treatment Shifting
In the past, stereotypes about drug addiction and those who suffer from the disorder often threw up an insurmountable obstacle in providing treatment for those who needed it at a community level.
Breaking the Cycle of Drug Addiction and Abuse
When it comes to the development of drug addiction and abuse, it’s common knowledge that genetic connections can play a part. If an immediate family member – mother, father, or sibling – struggled with drug and alcohol dependence, it is more likely that another family member will fight the same problem if they opt to . . . . Continue Reading
Ibogaine Studied for Its Effectiveness in Drug Addiction Treatment
Research in the area of drug addiction treatment is heavily focused on the medications that make it more possible for patients to quickly stop abusing their drug of choice, more safely and efficiently get through withdrawal symptoms, and more effectively fight drug cravings and avoid relapse.