Opioids are pain-killing drugs that, when ingested, attach to the opioid receptors in the brain to decrease the pain felt in the body; the binding [...]

Xylazine is a sedative, anesthetic, tranquilizer, muscle relaxant and analgesic used by veterinarians to facilitate surgical procedures, safe handling and diagnostic testing in animals. [...]

Addiction is hard - it takes an unbelievable toll on those who struggle, but also presents difficulties for close friends and family members. If you [...]

In the field of behavioral health, it is common to hear the term “dependence” used in association with addiction or substance use disorder (SUD). Dependence [...]

If you or someone you know is in suicidal crisis or emotional distress, call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 800-273-TALK (800-273-8255). Suicide is one [...]

Understanding the Benefits of Outpatient Rehab Just because you are struggling with drug and/or alcohol addiction does not mean you can leave your life behind [...]

Grief is a common feeling that many of us share, whether it’s grief over the loss of a loved one, friendship, job, or something else. [...]

We need to develop a positive regard for our unique self that is realistic and recognizes our own value regardless of how we look, perform, [...]

The popularity of e-cigarettes has increased in recent years, especially among teens. A study published on JAMA Network found that 27.5% of high school students [...]

Opioid addiction is characterized by excessive use of opioids that affects a person physically and psychologically. Opioids come in many forms, most commonly prescription opioids [...]

With the normalization of marijuana, there’s been increased discussion about whether or not marijuana is addictive. While most users won’t become addicted, it is still [...]

Substance use disorders are unfortunately not uncommon. However, the United States has seen an alarming rise in prescription pain medication addiction. According to the National [...]

Alcohol use disorder (AUD) is a substance use disorder characterized by excessive, uncontrollable drinking that impacts a person physically, emotionally, and socially. People may commonly [...]

Alcohol is a usual denominator in many social situations, and most people are able to drink moderately without it becoming an issue. Unfortunately, this isn’t [...]

There’s no doubt that the opioid epidemic has led to an increased public health concern about chronic pain management. For people who have an opioid [...]

Awareness is a powerful tool in the fight against opioid abuse. Frequently, a person who develops a substance use disorder will also experience numerous other [...]