Addiction has numerous negative consequences, but the financial toll it takes is not often discussed. Often, individuals struggling with addiction face financial problems due to their disorder. Many reasons for this are typically overlooked or [...]
For almost everyone, admitting that you need help is challenging. You don’t want to seem weak to others, especially when you have been claiming that you’re okay for the longest time. However, the first step [...]
On March 11, 2020, Suzanne Rybak admitted her son, Jameson, to the emergency room to treat his opioid addiction. While the emergency room gave Jameson medication to treat his withdrawal symptoms, they failed to secure [...]
Seeing your husband struggle with the darkness of addiction can be heartbreaking. You feel helpless as you watch him bring utter chaos and destruction into his life, no matter the consequences. However, even though you [...]
The opioid crisis has severely impacted the United States since it began in the 1990s. Several states have put programs into place to help educate and protect their citizens. Texas is one of these states, [...]
It is a well-known fact that methamphetamine use has severe physical effects on the body. However, many people do not know the extent of these effects. Instead, they brush them aside as “nothing to worry [...]
Inhalant abuse and addiction are widespread, but they can be challenging to detect. This is because its effects are short-term, making it difficult to spot someone actively using the substances. Though it may be [...]
When discussing addiction, one of the most commonly used phrases is “hitting rock bottom.” While this phrase is popular, almost every person will have a different definition of rock bottom, and how it appeared to [...]
Many treatment programs around the country that help those struggling with addiction and mental health use medication-assisted treatment (MAT). The use of medications is encouraged throughout the treatment process to help manage symptoms and reduce [...]
Individuals that have struggled with addiction often have a difficult time trusting themselves and others. These trust issues can lead to further problems in recovery, which is why it is crucial to learn how to [...]
