Opioid Use in the US Military

by James Sugel | Feb 26, 2020 | Drug & Alcohol Addiction, Drug & Alcohol Addiction Treatment

We have been hearing a lot about the opioid overdose crisis and for good reason. Between 1999 and 2016 there was a 500 percent increase in opioid-related deaths. That’s a big increase and it seems like our military is patient zero in this epidemic. Veterans are seven...

How to Tell if Someone is On Meth

by Annie Torres | Feb 19, 2020 | Drug & Alcohol Addiction, Drug & Alcohol Addiction Treatment, Family & Friends of Addicts

Amphetamines ranging from methamphetamine to crystal meth are among the most addictive, dangerous, and harmful drugs on the market. Some 1.6 million Americans struggle with methamphetamine and crystal meth abuse, with more than half a million estimated to be addicted....

The Link Between PTSD and Addiction

by James Sugel | Dec 30, 2019 | Addiction Recovery, Drug & Alcohol Addiction Treatment

More than 5.2 million Americans suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder. Also, a disproportionate number of persons with PTSD (compared to the general population) struggle with substance use disorder. Data shows that an average of 7.8% of Americans will suffer from...

The Challenges of Dating Non-Sober People

by Annie Torres | Dec 13, 2019 | Addiction Recovery, Drug & Alcohol Addiction Treatment, Healthy Lifestyle

Going through rehab and moving into recovery is a big step for most of us. It’s one of the most important decisions of your life. And is it a crucial step to getting your life back. Unfortunately, your decision to go alcohol-free won’t change the fact that 80% of the...

What is Naltrexone and How Does it Work?

by James Sugel | Dec 4, 2019 | Drug & Alcohol Addiction, Drug & Alcohol Addiction Treatment

Naltrexone is one of the most popular and common drugs used in Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT). As an opioid receptor antagonist, Naltrexone can either function to reduce cravings for alcohol, or to prevent opioid drugs from having their classic euphoric effects....

What is Suboxone?

by James Sugel | Nov 15, 2019 | Drug & Alcohol Addiction Treatment, Drug & Alcohol Detox

Suboxone, an FDA approved combination of buprenorphine and naloxone, is an orally administrated medication-assisted treatment drug used to treat opioid addiction. Because studies show that Suboxone and variations such as Sublocade can greatly improve outcomes in...