Every day, more than 115 Americans die from opioid overdoses. We’re now seeing a nationwide epidemic of illicit opioid use in addition to prescription painkiller abuse. Methadone treatment can dramatically support heroin and opioid detoxes. It can also treat severe pain in medical settings. However, methadone withdrawal can be a frightening, painful, and frustrating experience….

Are you worried about falling into a drug relapse this holiday season? There’s no denying that the holidays can be a stressful and isolating time of year. In fact, approximately 20 percent of people report feeling “overwhelmingly stressed” during the holiday season.  While the holiday season can be stressful enough for the average person, this stress is…

Prescription drug abuse is affecting the lives of millions of Americans and the problem continues to rise. According to the National Study on Drug Use and Health, 1 in 10 Americans, over 28 million of us, have engaged in illicit drug use. If someone you love has an addiction problem, you know that it affects…

More than 20 million Americans over the age of 12 currently suffer from a substance abuse disorder. Forty-six percent of Americans also have a friend or family member with a substance abuse disorder. For many of these people, the person dealing with substance abuse is a spouse. If you’re part of this group and are…