Addiction Treatment

First passed in 1970 by President Nixon, the Controlled Substances Act changed the way the country handled drugs. From that moment on, the federal government took control of manufacturing, importing, possession and distribution of widely abused substances like cocaine, heroin, prescription drugs – and you guessed it – marijuana. A substance that was once glorified […]

One of the main issues circling drug abuse in The United States is stigma – stigma that drug abuse is a choice, stigma that people can just “quit” using, and stigma that those who abuse drugs are poor, uneducated, ignorant and unsuccessful. These are not new issues by any means, and as we continue to

In 2013, about 8.5 million carisoprodol products dispensed throughout the United States. Millions of individuals were using these drugs in order to treat various physical conditions and ailments. And, although carisoprodol is meant to help people, it’s proven to be harmful in some people’s lives. Many individuals have become addicted to these substances, finding it

Before undergoing any treatment plan for your addiction. It is always benificial to understand your addiction, and the options available. Opioids comprise a wide variety of many different substances. Let’s take a better look at opioids. What is an Opioid? What are Opioids? Opioids are psychoactive drugs that are either derivatives of opiates or have

Here in America – “The Free World” – we still struggle with the idea that addiction is a disease. Despite the great deal of research, the many studies, and the acceptance of addiction as a disease in the most recent volume of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual, some people are still convinced that addiction is,