How the Abuse of Prescription Pain Medications Can Lead To Heroin Use [Infographic]
Prescription Pain Medications Many individuals who struggle with an addiction to heroin originally began by abusing prescription pain medications. All too often, people mistakenly believe that prescription painkillers are less addictive, dangerous or problematic than drugs like heroin, but the two are inextricably linked. The use of prescription pain medications can and often does lead […]
Accidental Addiction: How Opiate Addiction Can Begin [Infographic]
One of the reasons that accidental addiction are so widespread and problematic in the United States is that the addictions are often accidental. Individuals who may start out simply following their doctor’s orders can wind up abusing opiates, and it may not be through any fault or intent of their own. You need to better […]
5 Myths About Addiction [Infographic]
Every year, addiction affects numerous individuals, but there is still so much misinformation floating around about dependence. Individuals will discover it easier to get all the assistance they need to experience lifelong sobriety by exposing and debunking 5 myths about addiction. 1. Addiction Is Not a Serious Problem This is one of the most consequential […]
Ensuring Your Sobriety: The Benefits of a Support Group
For several people, recovery doesn’t really seem to start until they’ve finished rehab and detox. Moreover, when they’ve achieved sobriety and started applying the good practices they’ve developed in treatment to avoid relapse. For many individuals in rehabilitation, attending a support group and reaping the rewards that can be found is extremely effective. How Do […]
