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Heroin addiction is on the rise in the United States since it’s a highly addictive street drug made from morphine, an opioid.  Morphine, the drug from which heroin is derived, is extracted from the seed of the opium poppy plants. Once the morphine is heroin, it...

Maybe you’re dealing with mental illness or drug addiction, or perhaps both. It’s more common for both to coexist in one person than you might think.  Substance abuse in and of itself could be considered a mental disorder, but research has found that those who...

Benzo addiction is rapidly growing in the United States and throughout the world, so it’s essential to know the withdrawal symptoms.  Benzo, or the medical term for the drug benzodiazepine, is a class of psychoactive drug that is a depressant—a drug used to treat...

If you or a loved one is using an opioid for pain, it’s essential to know what signs to look out for that might be leading to opioid addiction.  As defined by Johns Hopkins Medicine, opioids are  “a class of drugs naturally found in the opium poppy plant and...

It's essential to know the difference between crack and cocaine if you or someone you know is battling cocaine or crack addiction. Something a lot of people might confuse is the two drugs, crack, and cocaine. In fact, the two drugs are so often confused that the names...

When a former addict is in recovery and going through a change, creating and sticking to a daily routine adds a sense of stability. Addict or not, having a daily routine is a great way to simplify life while still ensuring that you’re taking care of yourself and...

Whether addiction runs in the family or you’re cautious, it is vital to understand your relationship with drinking to combat alcohol addiction.  Many people might have a healthy relationship with alcohol and only partake in it sparingly, but not everyone is that...

Unfortunately, opioids have withdrawal symptoms that can make overcoming opioid addiction a challenging and painful process. Opioids are a class of drugs prescribed as a painkiller, but when misused, your body may become dependent on them, leading to addiction....

If you've heard of the alcohol detox process and withdrawal symptoms, you might have heard of delirium tremens. Let's take a closer look.  As defined by MedlinePlus, delirium tremens is "a severe form of alcohol withdrawal. It involves sudden and severe mental or...

A well-known fact is that our bodies need food to function, but did you know that eating nutritious whole foods can help with addiction recovery? Your body needs nutrients and food to survive. Getting in your healthy fats, protein, and carbohydrates for the day will...

Drug addiction has become all too common today, so let's take a close look at the five most addictive drugs and their short and long-term effects. Addiction is defined by the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) as a chronic, relapsing disorder characterized by...

Alcoholism can have an effect on not only you, but those who love you as well. Keep reading to learn how addiction takes a toll on the family. Defining Alcoholism  Alcoholism is defined as an addiction to the consumption of alcohol or the mental illness and...

Living in the state of Utah, you've likely heard about the opioid epidemic. But what do you know about this crisis? Keep reading to learn more. According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, "opioids are a class of drugs that include illegal drug heroin, synthetic...

Benzodiazepine addiction is affecting people around the globe, so here's what you need to know about benzos before taking them.  What are Benzodiazepines?  Benzodiazepines, often called benzos, are manufactured medications used to treat anxiety, seizures,...

Alcohol addiction is more common than you might think, especially since the many misconceptions around the topic can confuse us.  While alcoholism might be easy to point out for some, there’s a chance that alcohol problems are overlooked because of the many myths...

Although the symptoms might be harsh at first, one of the most critical stages of treating alcoholism is alcohol detox for a fresh start.  Alcohol is one of the most addictive substances readily available across the United States. Even though alcohol is legal for...