For most people, the decision to quit drinking isn’t an easy one. It requires strength, planning, self-control, and a deep look within to recognize the underlying reasons behind a problem drinking. If you’ve taken these difficult steps, a relapse can feel like a terrible defeat. Fortunately, … [Read more...] about9 Tips for Quitting Alcohol after Relapse
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High Point Sees an Increase in Heroin Overdoses
Heroin is a very dangerous and addictive drug. The epidemic tracked by the CDC is widespread throughout the United States, and High Point, North Carolina is no exception. According to the High Point Police Department, the city broke a record with 191 heroin overdoses in 2016. Out of those, nine … [Read more...] aboutHigh Point Sees an Increase in Heroin Overdoses
Evidence-Based Treatment of Opiate Addiction
If you are one of the more than 2 million people in the United States struggling with opioid addiction, it can be easy to feel that no treatment plan is strong enough to overpower your cravings for the drug. Opiates like heroin and their lab-created counterparts — OxyContin, Fentanyl, and Vicodin — … [Read more...] aboutEvidence-Based Treatment of Opiate Addiction
Drug Education: What Is An Opiate?
Opiates are a class of drugs derived from a certain kind of poppy. Opioids, on the other hand, are the larger class of drugs that includes opiates, as well as synthetic opiates and drugs that have the same effect even though they’re made from different things. In this article, we’ll talk about … [Read more...] aboutDrug Education: What Is An Opiate?
