Prenatal drug exposure refers to the situation where an unborn child is subjected to the effects of drugs that the mother uses during pregnancy. The effects of prenatal drug exposure on child development can have significant and far-reaching consequences in various ways, including physical, mental, social, and professional. Drug addiction and dependency not only affect…
Opiate use has a long history. Ancient Sumerian physicians were writing prescriptions for opium on clay tablets 8,000 years ago. Derivatives of the opium poppy were commonly used for ailments and aches of all kinds by the ancient Chinese, Arabs, Egyptians, Indians, Greeks, and Romans throughout the Middle Ages and Renaissance and into modern history.…
Some of those who are struggling with a substance use disorder do not realize that addiction is a chronic disease. Not realizing the severity of what they are dealing with can keep them from getting the help that they so desperately need. Addiction impacts Americans every day across the country, and it’s clear that breaking…
One of the most significant deterrents to successful recovery from substance use disorder (SUD) is the varying range of withdrawal symptoms that occur after stopping the use of drugs or alcohol. To break down this barrier, treatment centers offer medication-assisted treatment programs that combine medication with counseling and support for a comprehensive approach to recovery…
There are many misconceptions about addiction. In some cases, someone may joke that they have an addiction to something when, especially to those who are suffering from addiction, it is not a laughing matter. Although you can indeed experience addiction to many things other than illegal drugs, addiction is not merely defined by an affinity…
As the opioid epidemic continues to sweep through the U.S., it’s led to an increase in the number of people in desperate need of a heroin addiction treatment program. Heroin often becomes the drug of choice for those who start off abusing prescription drugs like Vicodin. It changes how the brain functions, affecting a person’s…
Drug overdose deaths from prescription opioids have increased. Matter of fact, according to drugabuse.gov, there were more than 70,000 overdose deaths in 2017. Compare that to almost 17,000 fatalities due to drug overdoses in 1999 including opiates and opioids. Unfortunately, the trend isn’t going away at the moment. But exactly what are opiates? Knowledge increases…
It’s difficult to go a day without hearing news of the devastating impact of heroin addiction. The drug puts a stranglehold on your mind, turning into a dangerous, uncontrollable obsession. Given how widespread the epidemic has become, it’s important to have a basic understanding of heroin overdose symptoms. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention…
The signs of heroin addiction can be subtle at first. Heroin is an opioid. It is an illegal drug but consumed for the euphoria it causes. The real danger in heroin use is that heroin is so addictive that it only takes one time for your body to begin craving the drug. Heroin addiction withdrawal…
News reports about America’s opioid epidemic frequently fail to mention the toll it takes on individuals and families. Focusing more on incarceration rates, the media offers few solutions to the individual struggling with drug dependence. What do you need to know about opioid use in the United States today? 91 Deaths: The Number of…