OxyContin is the brand name for a prescription drug called oxycodone. It is prescribed for patients coping with moderate to severe pain. For some, it is a lifeline drug that helps them manage chronic pain and some types of cancer. But it’s also a highly addictive substance that is flooding the … [Read more...] aboutOxyContin Abuse and Addiction
The Signs of Heroin Abuse and Addiction
We recently published a blog in which we spotlighted the reality of heroin. Here’s the recap: In the United States, heroin deaths quadrupled from 2000 to 2013. In 2013, 43,982 deaths were attributed to drug poisoning due to heroin. Obviously, our nation is facing a major heroin abuse and addiction … [Read more...] aboutThe Signs of Heroin Abuse and Addiction
The Ethical Challenges Faced by Substance Abuse Counselors
The substance abuse counselor is a unique professional. Taking a front row seat to the impact of drug and alcohol abuse and dependency, they work closely with people in recovery. It’s a bumpy road fraught with emotions and sometimes the stuff of movies. Ethics and values weigh heavily on every move … [Read more...] aboutThe Ethical Challenges Faced by Substance Abuse Counselors
Heroin Use Explodes in North Carolina
What creates a heroin addict? Ask one, and you’ll see a response like Sean’s. The Fayetteville Observer ran a story at the end of 2015 covering an unprecedented increase in local heroin use. The story starts with these gripping words: Sean doesn’t know why he became a heroin addict. He thinks … [Read more...] aboutHeroin Use Explodes in North Carolina
