The Center for Disease Control reports an epidemic level of overdose deaths. Naloxone, also known as Narcon, is FDA approved and a safe and effective emergency opioid overdose treatment...

For many, a detox is the first step in addiction recovery. The length of detoxification may be a few days to more than a week. Depending on the severity...

Since 1999, the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports the number of overdose deaths has quadrupled. More than 70% of deaths related to drug overdose during 1999...

We know the harmful effects of drugs and alcohol on the body. This also includes the physical appearance. Misuse and addiction can create visibly noticeable changes on the face...

Highly individual, The American Society of Addiction Medicine defines addiction as a complex interchange of an individual’s life experience, environment across the lifespan, family genetics, and brain chemistry. Addiction...

Knowing someone with addiction, whether a friend or loved one, can create a swirl of emotions and you may feel confused on how to best support them. You may...

It’s likely you have heard of drug and alcohol abuse and addiction. When in the throws, one may wonder if their abuse is addiction or headed in that direction....