Drug Abuse
Current Addiction Trends
Posted on July 20, 2021
When the pandemic began in early 2020, its potential impact on substance use disorders was already on the minds of many people. Now halfway through… Read On »
Is Addiction a Disease? Understanding the Roots of Substance Use
Posted on June 7, 2021
If someone asked you to name the first few diseases you can think of, you’d probably mention the most familiar ones. Heart disease, cancer, and… Read On »
Is Addiction a Mental Illness?
Posted on April 19, 2021
The relationship of substance use disorders and mental health is important to understand in every person who needs treatment. But, can addiction itself be considered… Read On »
Is Telehealth Addiction Recovery Here to Stay?
Posted on April 9, 2021
In the past year, we’ve seen much more attention put on virtual health services to keep patients and medical staff safer. Treatment for substance use… Read On »
What You Should Know about Mental Health and Addiction
Posted on March 21, 2021
The connection between mental health and substance use disorders (SUDs) is similar to a home improvement show, except the home is you. On the TV… Read On »
Origins Treatment and Rehab Centers: Nine Signs of Opioid Addiction
Posted on January 6, 2021
Opioid users face a different risk than people drinking alcohol or smoking marijuana. It comes from the threat of becoming addicted much faster. Evidence tells… Read On »
Breaking the Camel’s Back: Understanding the Relationship Between THC and Psychosis
Posted on November 2, 2020
Dr. John Dyben, DHSc, MCAP, CMHP – Chief Clinical Officer The cannabis plant has myriad chemical compounds (literally hundreds), and various cannabis strains tend to… Read On »
Five Days to Opioid Addiction: The Process and Recovery from Opioid Addiction
Posted on October 12, 2020
Opioid Addiction in 5 Days: Process and Recovery The term “opioid addiction” or “opioid use disorder” refers to when individuals are unable to stop… Read On »
Substance Use Disorders and Suicide
Posted on September 11, 2020
In 2018, over 48,000 people committed suicide, making it a leading cause of death with incidences more than doubling the number of homicides, according to… Read On »
Overdose Awareness Day: What You Need To Know
Posted on August 31, 2020
International Overdose Awareness Day (IOAD) is a global event held on August 31st each year. IOAD aims to raise awareness of drug overdose and reduce… Read On »