Rehab Blog
According to the Centers for Disease Control, as many as 1 in 5 Americans experience chronic pain. That’s more than 60 million people. Opioids are among the most popular painkillers. The trouble is that anything more than short-term opioid use[...]
The connection between addiction and trauma has finally entered the public consciousness in a way that seems to ensure it will no longer be glossed over, overlooked, or forgotten. This is a very, very good thing. That said, our work[...]
For anyone who is in recovery from opioid addiction or who knows someone who is, NARCAN is nothing less than a miracle. This medication has saved thousands of lives already by rapidly reversing the powerfully sedating effects that occur during[...]
Alcoholism treatment has evolved quite a bit over the course of the last 60 years or so. The birth of what we think of today as modern treatment for alcoholism probably began in the mid-late 1980s. But, the treatment of[...]
Here is our review of the Netflix OxyContin series, Painkiller. We’ve done our best to avoid any spoilers and focus just on what they did right (and what they didn’t) along with the inevitable compare and contrast with Hulu’s similar[...]
It’s easy to become overwhelmed when your spouse, parents or child is grappling with an addiction. The first thing to remember is that you will be better able to help if you can remain calm and put together a plan.[...]
What comes to your mind when you hear of the holiday season? For most of us, the answer is celebration, joy, festivities, and togetherness. However, that’s not the case for everyone. Under the glittering veneer of holiday cheer, many people[...]
You walk into a doctor's office, apprehension swirling in your mind. You've been fighting substance use, battling demons that have taken hold of your life. Deep down, you know that it's time to seek help, to confide in someone who[...]
Taking on the path of addiction recovery is no easy feat. It's a battle against the relentless cravings and powerful urges that drive one to use drugs or alcohol. Thankfully, there is a continuous search for effective solutions to combat[...]
Artificial sweeteners have long been debated in the realm of health and wellness. Such is the case with Hard Seltzers. But more than any others, this drink has taken the beverage industry by storm. In fact, over half of the[...]