How Prescription Drug Addiction Can Affect Anyone

The prescription drug problem in the United States has become an epidemic. Around 2.1 million Americans used drugs non-medically for the first time last year, according to the National Survey on Drug Use and Health [1]. The problem is, prescription drug addiction can happen to anyone. It affects people of all ages, genders, and backgrounds. […]

Cocaine Still Holds Threat of Addiction

How many times have we heard that the best music and art comes from those who are constantly high from illicit substances. Drugs like cocaine have been romanticized by Hollywood, the record industry and cable television, and its acceptance into the 80’s and 90’s dance club scenes made it seem cool and brought it into […]

The Value of Quality Treatment When Struggling with Addiction

Close to 23 million Americans are struggling with addiction and yet only a handful get the quality drug and alcohol treatment they so desperately need. There’s no doubt that treatment is important and necessary in today’s world, but what constitutes quality treatment and what needs to be offered to these patients for them to achieve […]