Drug Addiction

According to the National Institutes of Health, 10% of Americans suffer from a substance use disorder at some point in their lives.[1] Unfortunately, 75% of them never receive the treatment they need. When you suffer from alcohol or drug addiction, your body becomes accustomed to the presence of the substance.…

Alcohol is widely available and acceptable in many parts of American culture. From social gatherings and celebrations to corporate functions and sporting events, it’s common for people to drink alcoholic beverages. While some people can drink moderately without severe consequences to their physical or emotional health, others develop an unhealthy…

Hydrocodone is a prescription opioid medication used to treat severe pain by changing the way your brain responds to pain signals.[1] Hydrocodone is one of the most widely prescribed opioids in the U.S., and in 2021, the number of reported deaths involving prescription opioids totaled 16,706.”[2] While hydrocodone is effective…

According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, “In 2019, an estimated 10.1 million people aged 12 or older misused opioids in the past year.”[1]  Opioid addiction is widespread, affecting millions of Americans every day. Individuals who struggle with opioid use disorder have become mentally and physically dependent…