We believe the best way to treat addiction is to understand it. Which is why we continue to educate not just our patients, but their family, friends and community.
Vivitrol (naltrexone) can be an excellent choice for people who want to stop using opioids. Vivitrol is a medication assisted treatment that can help individuals wean off opioids and reduce the severity of withdrawal symptoms. How long can you take Vivitrol? What’s the length of Vivitrol treatment? Learning answers to…
Are you or a loved one struggling with addiction? If so, you are not alone. Millions of Americans battle with substance use disorders every year, and it can be overwhelming to find the right addiction treatment center. Virginia has seen a rise in drug and alcohol addiction in recent years.…
The Arizona Department of Health Services (AZDHS) monitors both fatal and non-fatal opioid-related overdoses. For Maricopa County, the incidence of non-fatal opioid overdoses stood at 46.7 per 100,000, while the fatality rate from opioid overdoses was 22.3 per 100,000.1 If you or a loved one is experiencing opioid addiction in…
Prescription painkillers are a part of daily life for many people. Whether someone is managing chronic pain or recovering from an injury, these medications are taken daily across the U.S. While effective and relatively safe for temporary use, they can be highly addictive, especially when combined with other substances. For…
FDA, CDC issue warnings about dietary supplements containing tianeptine Gas Station Heroin is a term used for unregulated, dietary supplements containing tianeptine. The FDA and CDC have issued warnings that these supplements can cause withdrawal symptoms, can be highly addictive, and are linked to synthetic cannabis which can cause…
In North Carolina, the number of drug overdose deaths caused by illicit substances or medications increased by nearly 1,000 fatalities, jumping from 2,352 in 2019 to 3,304 in 2020. Moreover, around 15,000 emergency department visits were associated with drug overdoses in 2020.1 If you or a loved one is struggling…
Illicit fentanyl remains the leading substance causing overdose fatalities, making up 72.5% of such deaths nationwide in 2022. The high availability of low-cost, potent methamphetamine further exacerbated the total overdose deaths in the state of Kentucky.1 If you or a loved one is struggling with addiction, finding the right treatment…
In 2022, accidental drug overdoses led to 4,915 deaths, marking a 5% decline from the prior year. Notably, 2021 recorded the highest number of unintentional drug overdose fatalities in Ohio, with 5,174 deaths reported.1 If you or a loved one is struggling with opioid addiction, you know how difficult it…
While opioid overdoses in Randolph County dropped slightly from 2022 to 2023, the statistics are still concerningly high.1 While you may not be able to end the opioid epidemic alone, you can make a difference in your and your loved ones’ lives. Seeking professional treatment for opioid use disorder is…
