How to Break the Cycle of Addiction
According to the American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM), addiction is defined as a “primary, chronic disease of brain reward, motivation, memory, and related circuitry.” As a person becomes addicted...
Do You Need Treatment for Alcohol Withdrawal Symptoms?
The National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) defines alcohol use disorder as “chronic relapsing brain disease characterized by compulsive alcohol use, loss of control over alcohol intake, and...
New Jersey Institute of Technology Tracks Drug Abuse with Analytics
Drug abuse is rampant across New Jersey, and it’s not just opioids. Many drugs have street names that are not trackable, which leads to unreported claims of abuse, overdose, and...
Six Ways to Fight the Opioid Crisis
While efforts to combat the opioid epidemic continues, such as the recent funding of 1.8 billion from the government, the problem will not go away overnight. According to the National...
Are You Substituting Your Addiction in Recovery?
During addiction, dopamine levels increase during drug use, creating dependency on that drug. Once people have entered sobriety, they may turn to substitutes. For instance, many recovering addicts may turn...
U.S. Government Announces 1.8 Billion to States to Fight Opioid Crisis
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has announced the current administration will fund states with 1.8 billion dollars to combat the opioid crisis. The main objective of...
Pharmacies in New Jersey That Sold the Most Opioids During Crisis
A report in June from The Washington Post has shed light on pharmacies that sold the most opioids as the epidemic reached new heights. It starts with the Drug Enforcement...
How to Prevent a Relapse
One of the hardest things to do in your recovery is preventing a drug-related relapse. For instance, there are triggers that give you cravings or entice you to use drugs...
How to Enjoy Life Being Sober
Recovering from addiction isn’t easy. When you’re off drugs, you may feel lost and not sure what to do. Boredom and restlessness increases, which can lead to relapses, spiraling down...
Accepting You Need Help for Your Drug Addiction
With the rise in substance abuse, whether its recreational drugs, opioids or alcohol, it’s hard admitting you have a problem. According to the National Institute of Drug Abuse (NIDA), drug...