While VCRs, answering machines and Polaroids have been replaced by Netflix, texting and selfies, studies suggest that kids today are also doing a better job staying away from drugs and alcohol than their parents did. While heroin abuse may be on the rise in the country, teen opioid abuse seems to be ...
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Prescription drug addiction has become one of the largest epidemics in American history. Millions of Americans are prescribed prescription medications, many of whom eventually become addicted. The three classes of prescription drugs that are the most susceptible to ...
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] What is OxyContin? OxyContin is a synthetic analgesic drug prescribed to treat moderate to severe pain. It is a highly potent opiate and often goes by the nickname “oxy”. It was originally developed in Germany in the early 1900s, but found its way into the U.S. ...
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] What is Alcoholism? Alcoholism is a term to define alcohol addiction or dependence. Its characteristics include the compulsive and self-destructive use of alcohol. Patients who suffer from alcoholism are incapable of controlling their consumption of alcohol. Due ...
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Cocaine was labeled as a very popular drug in the 1980s and 1990s, but still remains popular in today’s society. It sells on the street as two chemical forms. One is the crystalline powder form and its mixed crack-cocaine base. This form comes in “rock” form and is ...
One of the biggest deterrents of receiving treatment is the fear of putting one's life on hold. Many individuals in need of treatment worry that their life will be on pause at this time. This pause would mean falling behind when it comes to their education and career goals. Falling behind could mean ...
Morningside Recovery’s Residential Pavilion provides the resources and support needed to move past addiction. No matter what obstacles you face, we can provide the therapeutic and medical support necessary to manage physical and mental health. Our residential addiction treatment program gives our ...
Millions of people worldwide regularly drink alcohol, and with a demanding work culture combined with a $200 billion booze industry, Americans in particular like to hit the bottle. According to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, over 70% of Americans reported that they’ve ...
As a result of high unemployment rates, loss of financial stability, and the rise of fears about terrorism, the modern American psyche of 2017 is rooted in the effects of the Great Recession era of 2008-2009. As the country continues to move forward in better economic times, researchers have been ...
