Addiction and Marijuana

Nov 29, 2022

Addiction and Marijuana There are many reasons why people become addicted to marijuana. For some people, it may be because they enjoy the high that it produces. Others may use it to self-medicate for anxiety or depression. Whatever the reason, marijuana addiction is a...

Addiction: Why Can’t They Just Stop?

Nov 17, 2022

Addiction: Why Can’t They Just Stop? If you’ve ever struggled with addiction, or know someone who has, you know how hard it can be to just stop. Whether it’s drug addiction or alcohol addiction, quitting seems impossible. But why is that? Addiction is a...

What is Addiction?

Nov 3, 2022

What is Addiction? Addiction can be defined as a chronic, relapsing disease characterized by compulsive drug seeking and use despite harmful consequences. It is considered a brain disorder, because it involves changes in the structure and function of the brain. People...

The Link Between Drugs and Homelessness: How Treatment Can Alter a Person’s Life

Sep 8, 2022

The Link Between Drugs and Homelessness: How Treatment Can Alter a Person’s Life In the U.S., homelessness is becoming an epidemic that may be tied to drug abuse. In 2020, there were more than 580,000 people experiencing homelessness. Chronic homelessness refers...

Using Suboxone for Treatment

Mar 30, 2022

Using Suboxone for Treatment For those in the throes of addiction, taking medication designed to assist in recovery such as Suboxone or Methadone can seem like an attractive path out that can be easier on both the body and the brain. Unfortunately, there is a stigma...