Addiction Treatment Blog

How Fake Xanax Laced with Fentanyl is Becoming a Major Problem
Xanax is one of the most popularly prescribed medications in the United States. It is a benzodiazepine, a type of drug used to treat anxiety and panic disorders. When taken as prescribed, the medication is safe and effective at promoting calmness and relaxation....

Everything You Need to Know About Medication-Assisted Treatment
Treating addiction requires a combination of resources that are tailored to individual needs in order to be effective. While a variety of therapies and counseling approaches are used throughout the course of treatment, in some cases, it may be beneficial to use...

Is Binge Drinking Really That Bad?
Alcohol is often the staple of social gatherings. Most large-scale events offer alcohol in some capacity. A vast majority of people will consume alcohol at some point in their lives, but not everyone drinks it in the same manner. Alcoholism can sometimes be hard to...

10 Sober Celebrities
Addiction can affect anyone regardless of their circumstances, and celebrities are no exception. Even the most prominent stars can struggle with addiction to drugs or alcohol. Overcoming an addiction is difficult, but celebrities have the added burden of their...

Is Your Spouse Addicted? 5 Signs to Look For
Addiction is not always easy to detect, especially in those closest to us. When a loved one is struggling with substance abuse, it is easy to overlook the signs and make excuses for behaviors. Addiction can develop slowly over time and it may be difficult to identify...

Why First Responders Become Addicted
They are the people you call when faced with an emergency. Police officers, firefighters, and EMTs are usually the first responders to scenes of dangerous and troubling situations. While everyone experiences trauma in life, first responders are exposed to traumatic...