Historically, mental health and addiction treatment has been viewed as something completely different from standard health care. When someone has physical pain, we encourage them to see a doctor, to […]
According to the latest Pew Research study, nearly half of all Americans have a family member or close friend struggling with a Substance Use Disorder, or SUD. Addiction strikes hard, […]
The term “opioid epidemic” is in the news almost hourly. We hear tragic stories of lives destroyed by addiction. Some states are notorious for a specific type of drug use- […]
Even in today’s society, many people have misconceptions about recovery. Here are some common myths to be aware of: Addiction is a choice. We must remember that each individual in […]
In 1971, President Nixon declared a war on drugs. Estimates on the cost of this war range from $1-2.5 trillion in the last 46 years. Despite this, drug use disorders […]