Nearly three-quarters of drug rehab centers in the United States have a faith-based component. For those seeking recovery from a substance use disorder, faith-based addiction rehab has numerous unique factors that make it a great option. If you are interested in discovering more about Christian rehab programs, reach out to Pennsylvania Adult & Teen Challenge…
Whether used medically or abused, psychoactive drugs work because they interact within the brain to produce certain effects. A psychiatrist might prescribe an anti-depressant to help a patient feel better. That medication works because of how it impacts brain chemistry to help alleviate depression. Similarly, an opioid like heroin or fentanyl affects the brain. The…
Nicotine is second only to alcohol in terms of the number of people who are addicted to it. About 24 million people over the age of 12 in the U.S. report that they are dealing with nicotine addiction. People often report that tobacco is one of the hardest addictions to kick. If you have wanted…
Approximately three-quarters of all US drug rehab centers have a faith-based addiction treatment program. The efficacy of this kind of treatment has long been established. But is it only for those who are already secure in their faith? Not at all. Faith-based treatments can be effective for those who have lost track of their faith.…
Percocet is a narcotic analgesic that doctors commonly prescribe to treat acute pain and moderate to severe chronic pain. This medication is a combination of oxycodone, which is a derivative of opium, and acetaminophen, a non-narcotic analgesic. However, it is also highly addictive. The danger of Percocet cannot be overstated. During the pandemic, there has…
Fentanyl is one of the most powerful synthetic opioids in existence. Originally manufactured for use as a painkiller, fentanyl quickly made its way into the street market, increasing the risk of abuse, addiction, and overdose. The intense potency of fentanyl makes it especially dangerous. If you or someone you know has become hooked on fentanyl…
Cigarettes are available in grocery stores, gas stations, and bodegas all across the US and yet nicotine is one of the most addictive substances on the planet. It’s as addictive as cocaine and heroin and typically even harder to quit than both of those drugs. Fortunately, nicotine and tobacco addiction treatment is a safe and…
The numbers of drug overdose deaths go up every year. There are countless organizations and programs, both government and private, devoted to stemming the tide of addiction, and though some years see a shallower growth curve than others, the lines on the addiction and overdose graphs are still treading upward. Recent overdose death numbers for…
Opioid addiction is a crisis for those with opioid use disorder (OUD) and their families. In the United States, the opioid epidemic is a crisis because of the terrible toll it takes on human beings, society, the economy, and so much more. Although heroin and other opiates have been around for hundreds of years, the…
Since people first discovered the euphoric effects of opium, derived from a species of poppy, opiates have been used both medicinally and recreationally. From opium comes morphine, codeine, and heroin. Other drugs that mimic opiates but are even more potent include oxycodone and fentanyl. These are synthesized in laboratories and referred to as opioids, which…