Kidney Damage and Cocaine

Apr 19, 2022

Kidney Damage and Cocaine The kidneys provide many vital functions, including ridding the body of waste and helping the system to maintain the right amount of fluid. They also produce essential nutrients, create red blood cells, and maintain blood pressure. Illicit...

Adderall – Another Addiction Epidemic?

Apr 14, 2022

Adderall – Another Addiction Epidemic? Adderall is prescribed for the treatment of ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) and for narcolepsy, a condition that makes you drowsy or fall asleep suddenly. People with ADHD disorder demonstrate an ongoing pattern...

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...

The Physical Signs of Alcoholism

Mar 18, 2022

The Physical Signs of Alcoholism According to a recent national survey, 14.1 million adults have an alcohol use disorder. As AUD progresses, people begin to exhibit visible changes. Often, drinking increases through either consistent daily use or binging episodes....

Packing for Treatment

Mar 15, 2022

Packing for Treatment Entering addiction treatment, especially for the first time, can be overwhelming for many suffering from the disease of addiction. You have a disease that tells you that you don’t have it and a compulsion to continue using that is almost...