The Spread of Fentanyl
A dangerous trend has been growing in the U.S. with more people using a drug known as fentanyl, a type of opioid painkiller that is similar to morphine but is 50 to 100 times more potent. With the opioid crisis [...]
Men and Women Experience Depression Differently
Depression has become a very common problem in the U.S. across all ages and demographics. Although women tend to have higher rates of depression, men also struggle with the issue in huge numbers. According to studies, in 2014 almost 16 [...]
Can Tech Improve Rehab?
Although rehab is aimed at ending addiction permanently, many people find that their stay in a treatment center does not have the effect on them that it should. Unfortunately, even for people that have stayed in a rehab program for [...]
My Family Member is an Addict and Homeless
It is painful and devastating for loved ones when a family member has an addiction. It is even worse when they hit rock bottom and end up in a difficult financial situation. Homelessness is an unfortunate reality for many people [...]
How to Get an AA Sponsor
The connections that you make in recovery can become an important element in ending an addiction. Having people you can rely on for compassion and support will make the whole process of learning to be sober much easier. One of [...]