Are Methadone and Suboxone the Answer for Opioid Abuse?
The opioid crisis has met with many initiatives to solve the problem. Some work, some don’t. A method that is unpopular, but is said to be effective is methadone and...
Is Drug Addiction a Problem in Older Adults?
When most think of the drug crisis, most think of young adults, opioids, or marijuana. Unfortunately, the drug crisis affects all ages, including older adults and the elderly. It is...
21 States Reject $18 Billion Settlement from Pharmaceutical Companies
In the last couple of years, many pharmaceutical companies have been sued by states and their attorney generals with the accusations of fueling the opioid epidemic. Company’s such as Purdue...
New Jersey Opioid Overdose Deaths Decreased by 3% in 2019
New Jersey has had its fair share in the opioid epidemic, as its one of the most stricken states for the crisis. However, for the first time, there is a...
Tolerance, Dependence, and Addiction Featuring Opioid Prescriptions
When it comes to addiction, sometimes it isn’t so clear cut. Is a person dependent on the drug? Did they become tolerant? Knowing the true cause of abusing drugs can...
Government Seeks 35.7 Billion for 2021 to Combat Drug Crisis
The 2021 National Drug Control Budget has been released by the government, which calls for $35.7 billion to fight the ongoing drug crisis. For prevention and treatment, roughly $18.6 billion...
Brain Surgery to Cure Alcohol Addiction? One Man Finds Success
Alcohol addiction has serious consequences, but can it be cured with brain surgery? One man in Canada says it has been the last resort that is working so far for...
New Jersey Human Services Awards 1.67 Million to Fighting Opioid Epidemic
New Jersey continues to fight the opioid epidemic across the country. For New Jersey, opioid overdose deaths continue to be a problem. In the past, New Jersey has had several...
How to Overcome a Cocaine Addiction
With opioid addiction in the spotlight, it is easy to forget about cocaine, which continues to be a heavily used drug in the United States. There are various dangers to...
Cocaine-Related Deaths Continue to Rise in the United States
A recent report from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) revealed that overall drug overdose deaths decreased by 4.1% in 2018, from 70,237 deaths to 67,367. The news...