Effects of Marijuana Use in the Developing Brain Did you know that the brain doesn’t stop developing until around age 25? So, the “adult” brain at 18 is not...
How Essential Oils Help With Addiction In the pursuit of addiction recovery, a multi-pronged plan is always helpful. The goal is mental, physical and spiritual health so the more...
Warning Signs of Heroin Addiction Drug addiction is truly an epidemic across the country, affecting increasing numbers of individuals all the time. Some people start with prescription drugs, never...
A Comparison of Behavioral Addiction and Substance Addiction If you or anyone you know is suffering or has suffered with addiction, you know how serious of a problem it...
Substance Abuse vs Addiction All too often, the phrase “substance abuse” is used interchangeably with the word “addiction.” Abuse and addiction take similar physical, psychological, and social tolls for...
How Addiction Affects Each Generation When it comes to an addiction, your age and the generation you are a part of can have a major impact on how you...
An international team led by researchers at the University of Cambridge have discovered that young adults who are at risk for addiction show distinct differences in an important region...
A monthly injection of buprenorphine BUP-XR is more effective than a placebo for treating opioid addiction, according to the results of a new study. This formulation is the extended...
In spite of the current opioid crisis that has been making headlines on a regular basis, Emergency Room (ER) doctors and staff have been missing opportunities to refer overdose...