How the Media Should Cover Drug Addiction
Recovery can seem impossible for many Americans who struggle with addiction. The constant barrage of grim headlines contributes to this despair. As a former drug addict who now helps others recover, I know getting More...
How Non 12 Step Drug Rehab is Different
Although the 12 step approach to substance abuse recovery is probably the best known, it is not for everyone. One of the main differences between the traditional model of recovery support and other modern day non More...
Opioid epidemic: ‘Emergency department data can point to alarming increases in opioid overdoses’
Data from emergency departments (EDs) show that the U.S. opioid overdose epidemic continues to worsen, according to the latest Vital Signs report by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Image/geralt More...
Opioid Use In Oil Field Injuries Reaches Epidemic Proportions
Recently, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released the latest statistics about opioid use in the workplace. The cases of opioid overdose in the US has reached epidemic proportions. The issue isn’t More...
Prescription opioid overdose risk: Highest among individuals with substance use disorder (SUD) or depression
Individuals suffering from a substance use disorder (SUD) or depression are among those at highest risk for a serious prescription opioid overdose, according to a study published in Pain Medicine. The retrospective, More...
