The opioid epidemic in America has made opioid medications household names. Even lower strength pain killers are now being abused by millions of people in the country. If you are wondering how strong or weak each type of opioid is compared to one another, this article will give you this ...
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Sober 2020: 11 Tips to Welcome the New Year Sober
It’s the end of another decade. 2020 is a big year and it also signals the beginning of a brand new era. The turn of the decade also holds a promise. It’s an opportunity to begin again, to create a new life chapter, and to become the best version of yourself. If you are in addiction recovery or ...
THC Vape Warning Amidst Lung Disease Outbreak
In just a matter of six months, a vaping-related lung disease has sickened more than 800 people in the United States. Thirteen of the patients did not survive the illness in this mysterious outbreak that is said to involve THC vaping products. The rising figures of those affected has prompted the ...
Whip-it Warning: Why Abusing Laughing Gas Is No Laughing Matter
Abusing whip-its is not new. It has been done for several years by those wanting to get a temporary high. The most famous user was probably actress Demi Moore who reportedly collapsed after doing whip-its way back in 2012. The term “whip-it” (also whippits and whippets) is a street name used to ...
What Is The ‘Calvin Klein’ Drug?
How A Cocaine and Ketamine Mix Killed A 17-Year Old Violin Prodigy Life seemed perfect for 17-year old violinist Katya Tsukonova. Born in London to Russian billionaire parents, Katya was accepted at the acclaimed Royal College of Music at the age of nine where she studied violin, piano, and music ...
Young Hollywood’s Dark Affair With Drugs
Demi Lovato, Amanda Bynes, Zac Efron, Britney Spears, and Lindsay Lohan… One day they’re starring in the latest teeny-bopper romcom or singing the catchy Billboard chart-topper, then the next thing you know, their names are splashed all across your newsfeeds featured as the latest Hollywood teen ...
Young Adult Drug Rehab Program
As a young adult, the last thing you want for rehab treatment is to try to relate with teen clients going through the same program. You also do not want to be the "young person" among older people seeking help. You deserve quality, accredited treatment with people you relate to, those close to your ...
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
When it comes to treating addiction, a lot of options are available to people. Most of the treatments fall into either clinical or holistic care. One of the most successful and proven types of clinical treatment is cognitive behavioral therapy. But what is CBT and how can it help? What Is Cognitive ...
Is Alcohol a Drug?
When it comes to drugs, there's a lot that people still don't know. In fact, some people aren't even sure which substances are drugs and which ones aren't. Many people find themselves asking the question, "Is alcohol a drug?" Knowing the answer to this question is important for both teens and ...