Addiction Recovery

Recovery from addiction does not end when someone finishes a rehab program. Addiction recovery requires ongoing commitment and engagement. Even after completing a treatment program, people are susceptible to having a relapse--a return to substance abuse after a period of abstinence. This happens when people do not have adequate support…

Addiction is a chronic and progressive disease that affects people from all walks of life. It is often referred to as a tri-fold disease because it affects the mind, body, and spirit in various painful and devastating ways. Drug and alcohol abuse place you in a toxic cycle of binging,…

Heroin is a highly addictive and illegal Schedule I controlled substance.[1] The drug contains a mixture of diacetylmorphine, the active ingredient that produces opioid-like effects, and a number of fillers and additives. In general, there are four different types of heroin: Black tar heroin Brown powder heroin White powder heroin…

When seasonal allergies roll around, people all across America take steps to stock their medicine cabinets with over-the-counter (OTC) allergy medications to provide them with relief. Antihistamines like Benadryl can effectively reduce allergy symptoms like stuffy nose, watery eyes, sneezing, or sore throat. However, Benadryl is not meant to be…