Treatment

Millions of people in the United States struggle with substance abuse and addiction. These conditions are complex and require thoughtful, comprehensive treatment and ongoing support. Addiction is a complex condition with roots in every aspect of a person’s life, from their genetics and history to their environment and behaviors.  Treating…

Opioid addiction is a serious problem in the United States. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), “Over 75% of the nearly 107,000 drug overdose deaths in 2021 involved an opioid.”[1]  When you suffer from an opioid use disorder, recovering can be extremely difficult. However, medication-assisted treatment…

People who live with an untreated addiction to drugs or alcohol may face severe physical, emotional, and social consequences. An untreated addiction can be destructive to people’s short and long-term health and safety and impairs daily functioning. Because substance abuse can change the way the brain and body function, most…

Cocaine is a highly potent stimulant drug that is seldom used as a topical anesthetic. While cocaine has some medicinal uses, it is mostly known for its habit-forming and addictive qualities. People who abuse cocaine are not receiving it by prescription, instead, they buy an illicit form of it on…