Binge eating disorder is an eating disorder that involves episodes of uncontrolled, impulsive, and continuous eating of large amounts of food at one time (hence the term binge). Binge eating disorder can be very damaging to both your health and your quality of life if left untreated, but it can be treated in most cases, … Read more
Opioids are constituents that are highly addictive and act on opioid receptors. In medicine, they are used for pain relief. In many cases, they are used in anesthesia. Sometimes opioids are also used for the suppression of diarrhea. However, many people use opioids illegally for euphoric outcomes or to prevent their withdrawal symptoms. Here’s a … Read more
In 2016, over 115 people, on average, died every day in the USA due to opioid overdose. According to World Health Organization (WHO), drug use was the cause of about 0.5 million deaths in the USA in 2021. In 2020 alone, about 44 individuals, on average, died of prescription opioid-related overdose every day. The numbers … Read more
Within the map of a human body, there are miles and miles of little pathways – the blood vessels – responsible for carrying the blood throughout the body. Veins are a kind of blood vessel that lie close to the skin. They ensure the blood remains oxygenated by carrying it back to the heart and … Read more
Harm Reduction and Overdose Prevention It’s no secret that drug and alcohol abuse is one of the biggest challenges facing the country. Since 2000, more than 700,000 people have died from drug overdose in the U.S. alone. The federal government has allocated more than $35 billion dollars of its annual budget to drug prevention and … Read more
Helping Love Ones With Their Addictions Addiction is a progressive and compulsive disorder that can lead to drug use, engagement in other behaviors, and the process of self-soothing, or avoidance of consequences. It’s often challenging to help a loved one struggling with addiction as it causes uncomfortable feelings and tension. Addiction has lasting effects on … Read more
What You Can Do for Your Parent With Alcohol Abuse Disorder Medical professionals define alcohol use disorder (AUD), the preferred term for what has long been known as alcoholism, as a condition in which a person has a desire or physical need to consume alcohol despite its negative impact on their life. It can affect … Read more
Dangers of Drunk Driving Drunk driving is a dangerous and severely overlooked issue in today’s society. It has always been a problem, but the number of people who die because of it rises each year. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), 32 people die per day in the U.S. because of an … Read more
The Importance of Preventing a Relapse Recovering from a substance use disorder is a long-term process that involves many phases. The journey from addiction to sobriety takes a different path for each individual. After a sustained period of abstaining from a substance, an individual may relapse or return to their former use. This can happen … Read more
Rehab can take as little as a few weeks to as long as several months. It’s all dependent upon the individual and how he or she progresses in the program. In an ideal world, many recommend at least a 90 day inpatient rehab stay, however this isn’t always possible. Between work, school, children and other … Read more
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