While it may not always be obvious, there are several ways to identify if a friend or loved one is abusing prescription drugs. Watch this video to understand the ways, some of which are subtle, to figure it out! Then call us to get help with prescription drug abuse at top centers across America today […]
In the US, the most abused type of prescription drugs are pain relievers. This may include Hydrocodone (Vicodin), Oxycodine, Morphine, Codeine, Hydromorphone and others.
Hydrocodone was actually The Most Prescribed drug in the US up until 2015, at over 130 million prescriptions annually. Once the DEA reclassified Hydrocodone as a Schedule 2 controlled substance in 2014, […]
Helping your Child through Addiction
What can you do when you realize your adult child has a drug or alcohol addiction? This is a heart-wrenching experience for many people, regardless of the child’s age. Because your child is an adult, it is often difficult to intervene. There are many ways that you can help your child […]
Prescription drug abuse is when someone uses medication in a way not intended by a doctor or to achieve a “high.” This is one of the biggest health issues facing teenagers today. After alcohol and marijuana, prescription drugs are the most commonly abused drugs by teens and young adults. Teens who begin using a prescription […]
Opioids are a broad category of drugs that include prescription painkillers like morphine and oxycodone as well as heroin. According to statistics, around 5% of the United States population misuses opioid drugs. Also called opiates, these drugs cause psychological and physical dependence. Many people cannot stop using opioid drugs without help. Rehabilitation (rehab) offers help […]
The use of heroin has increased across the United States among men and women of all income levels and most age groups. Teen heroin addiction is becoming an epidemic in our country. As the heroin use increases, so does heroin-related deaths. Between 2002 and 2013, the rate of deaths related to heroin quadrupled, with more […]
Drug abuse is a serious problem which is adversely affecting many people around the world. Youngsters are at a particular risk because they want to experiment in this age and this is also coinciding with the start of a stressed life style.
Here, we will discuss some of the most common substances that are abused by […]
10 Secrets to a Successful Drug and Alcohol Rehab
Scope of the Problem
Over 10,000 people in the US abuse prescription medications for the first time EVERY DAY!
Drug abuse knows no socioeconomic boundaries.
Blue and White Collar are both susceptible.
Approximately 24 million over the age of 12 have an addiction issue with alcohol/drugs.
Only 11% will receive the care […]
According to the United States Department of Health and Human Services, around 19 million people ages 12 and older report using illicit drugs, which is approximately 8% of the population. Every year, alcohol and drug abuse contributes to more than 120,000 deaths.
How much does drugs and alcohol cost taxpayers?
The cost to society is high when […]
In America, illicit substance use and abuse is becoming more prevalent. Many people do not understand the logic behind drug abuse. However, this is a sad reality for many U.S. citizens. Illicit drug use in America has been increasing over the last two decades. According to statisticsm, around 24.6 million Americans age 12 and older […]