It’s not new news that the country is in the midst of an opioid crisis—but one of the most alarming bits of information to be recently revealed is that the drug overdose rate for women has skyrocketed far more rapidly than average. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) releases a weekly Morbidity and Mortality Report. In one...
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Hope is defined by the Cambridge Dictionary as “the feeling that something desired can be had or will happen.” Hope helps people recover from addiction and to see the light on a day that may be filled with darkness. There are frustrations and set-backs during rehab, but those going through treatment must hang on to the hope that they can...
Around six percent of the U.S. population struggles with some sort of substance abuse disorder—but despite these high addiction rates, seeking treatment and maintaining sobriety can be tough. There are thousands of reasons that substance abuse treatment may not work for one specific person, but many of those who have tried (and failed) to achieve lasting sobriety cite some common...
One of the biggest fears people have when considering whether or not to seek treatment for addiction is whether or not they will be able to return to their job. "Can I get my job back?" could be the biggest question when someone is considering a recovery program. The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) reports that more...
As hundreds of municipalities target opioid-pushing drug companies through mass civil litigation, one Harris County prosecutor has made it personal. Assistant county attorney Pegi Block has declined to join the grand-scale efforts to turn the tide on the Opioid Crisis that has plagued the nation. To her, harm has been done to everyday families in the greater Houston area and...
Fentanyl-laced counterfeit pills are becoming a problem in Texas. Fatal overdoses caused by fentanyl are growing problem across the country as research shows that accidental fentanyl use is increasing. According to a report issued by the Partnership for Safe Medicines, Texas has joined a list of 40 states that are facing a proliferation of counterfeit painkillers manufactured using illegal fentanyl....
Drug and alcohol abuse can affect anyone, but it's often difficult to face the situation if it's your loved one that you suspect may be caught in the grips of addiction. Learning to recognize the signs and symptoms of drug and alcohol addiction, however, can be the important first step in helping the person you love achieve sobriety. Keep in mind that...
Going through withdrawal is one of the most challenging steps in taking your life back and getting sober. Yet as difficult as the symptoms of physical withdrawal are, they typically pass within a couple of weeks, and medical help is available to make the detox process safer, less uncomfortable, and more manageable. Unfortunately, some recovering addicts find themselves facing an...