Supporting the Addict and the Dangers of Enabling
Supporting the Addict and the Dangers of Enabling If you care about someone with a substance use disorder, it’s natural to want to keep them safe, avoid conflict, and fix problems as they come up. In many cases, families quietly take on extra responsibilities, cover...
What Is Subutex?
What Is Subutex? Subutex is one form of a drug called buprenorphine. It helps people who are overcoming an addiction to opioids. Buprenorphine is one aspect of a complete treatment program that includes counseling, lifestyle changes, compliance monitoring and more....
The Fentanyl/Opioid Epidemic – How Does The US Compare To Other Countries?
The Fentanyl/Opioid Epidemic – How Does The US Compare To Other Countries? The opioid epidemic has been a problem for years in the United States. In 2017, more than 47,000 people died from overdoses involving opioids. In 2021, over 100,000 people died from...
The Link Between Drugs and Homelessness: How Treatment Can Alter a Person’s Life
The Link Between Drugs and Homelessness: How Treatment Can Alter a Person’s Life In the U.S., homelessness is becoming an epidemic that may be tied to drug abuse. In 2020, there were more than 580,000 people experiencing homelessness. Chronic homelessness refers...
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