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SAMHSA Reports Shows Addiction Trend for Baby Boomer Generation

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The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration has released a report with a surprising revelation about addiction trends in America: an increasing number of individuals from the baby boomer generation are developing addictions and requiring treatment late in life. “Pharmageddon” Pharmaceutical medications can be argued as the most often abused by baby boomers. While […]

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New Study Suggests Changes to Cigarette Addiction

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How many cigarettes does a person need to smoke a day to be considered addicted? The magic number in terms of nicotine addiction has been ten cigarettes a day … until now. According to a study conducted by USCF’s Mark Rubinstein, MD, five cigarettes a day is a more accurate threshold for nicotine addiction. Casual

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Follow Up Drug-Related Jail Time with Rehabilitation Therapy to Stay Sober

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It is no secret drug and alcohol use often leads to crimes, such as violence and theft, and eventually jail time. Time spent in jail can be valuable for individuals to get sober and reflect upon their actions. However, most users will eventually turn to drugs and alcohol again if they do not undergo a

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The Importance of Detox Lies in the Process of Healing, Not Just Withdrawal

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One of the biggest stumbling blocks in deciding to stop taking drugs or alcohol is the idea that it is a quick and easy process, and that a medical detox session can fully heal the effects of addiction. Many expect detox to be the cure, while it is in fact the first phase of recovery.

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Why Watching What You Eat Could Help Treat Addiction

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A healthy diet is essential to rehabilitating the mind and body. Many individuals suffering from an addiction also have underlying health problems related to how they eat. It is important to address these problems for a total recovery. What Food Can Do Eating right has everything to do with overall health and well being. A

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The New Bath Salts Trend is Difficult for Doctors to Treat

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The New Bath Salts Trend is Difficult for Doctors to Treat Over the past year, the use of bath salts has been increasing rapidly. The news has been flooded with stories concerning bath salts and the bizarre acts committed by bath salts users. Emergency rooms have also seen an increase of bath salts users, especially

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What You can Learn from Elton John’s Struggle with Drug Addiction

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The rich and famous are not immune to the harmful physical and emotional effects of drug addiction. From celebrity after celebrity entering into addiction recovery treatment programs, this is an obvious fact. Now, Sir Elton John is sharing his experiences with drugs, alcohol, recklessness and bulimia in his upcoming memoir. A Selfish Way of Life

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Naloxone: Should It Be Available or Not?

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Naloxone, also known as Narcan or Evzio, is an antidote to an opioid overdose. When someone overdoses on drugs like heroin or hydrocodone, breathing slows down and can stop altogether. Naloxone is known as an opioid antagonist. Opioid antagonists bind to receptors in the brain, reversing and blocking the effects of the drugs. The drug

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