Addiction Treatment in New Jersey
The opioid epidemic in the U.S. is in full swing. In 2016 there were more deaths from drug overdoses than any other year previously, and almost two-thirds of those deaths involved opioids. Every day, there are over 100 American lives claimed by opioid overdose. In 2016, there were approximately 13,500 deaths related to heroin use, […]
When you think of drug addiction, what comes to mind? Is it a person who’s hooked on so-called street drugs? Some of the most addictive substances are legal and quite pervasive in the U.S., most of which give users a sense of emotional well-being and euphoria for a short time. This is a strikingly similar […]
Drug addiction continues to plague the United States and beyond, and certain drugs have reached epidemic proportions in the U.S. The rise of heroin and other opioid usage is particularly worrisome, although the black market is hardly suffering a shortage on other addictive substances. Not everyone who tries a drug once will develop an addiction, […]
Drug addiction has many signs; these are the five most important to know so you can recognize them early, which is key to treating the disease. Despite the volume of literature regarding addiction, there seems to be more of a focus on how to battle this disease, rather than the exhibiting signs of addiction. But […]
Prescription drug addiction is an increasing problem in the United States. Yet, a primary cause of this increase is not often discussed. It’s an under reported fact that many addictions to painkillers develop post-surgery in patients who unintentionally develop a dependency while trying to manage their post-op pain. Prescription Painkillers Leading to Addiction In a […]
