The world is reeling from the effects of the coronavirus. People are sick and dying, and experts have differing opinions on the best ways to protect yourself. It can all be very confusing. There is one thing

It’s common for addicts to put off getting help because they’re waiting for the perfect time and situation. If this sounds like you, keep reading. Explained below are some of the dangers of perfectionism for

In an attempt to self-regulate, and in the absence of a typical support system, individuals with insecure attachment styles often find other coping strategies, like drug and alcohol use, to handle emotional

However, despite the therapeutic potency of these pharmaceuticals, they won’t necessarily achieve the same chemical euphoria as an abused substance. As such, to achieve that level of inebriation, some patien

Even for those individuals who take opioids exactly as prescribed, a common question for doctors and pharmacists might be, can I drink alcohol while taking opioids? The more serious side to this question, ho

For an adolescent person, the college experience can be quite unnerving. As they leave the safety and comfort of homes they’ve known all their lives, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. As many as one in five stu

March is National Kidney month, so let’s take a look at how opioids affect a person’s kidneys.

The wave of marijuana legalization in the U.S. is prompting some people to look into using marijuana as a possible alternative treatment for opioid use disorder. Before you do so, let’s take a look at