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There's no questioning that the world has gone through significant changes in recent years. With this has come an immense sense of worry and concern about where we're heading on both a global and individual level.If you're one of the over 21 million Americans...

It can be painful and scary watching someone you love struggle with alcohol addiction. Unfortunately, it's not quite as uncommon as some people may think. According to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIH), approximately 14.5 million...

If a person in your life is a heavy drinker, you may face a complex relationship with them. You want to help them, but at the same time, you know they are not going to listen to you. Yet, you may notice they are getting worse, perhaps becoming ill from their...

It's hard to see a loved one drinking alcohol when you know it may be costing them their life. It may seem simple to you – just put down the drink. For a person with addiction and dependence, the process is much more difficult and may even be impossible to do on their...

Stimulants are one of the most commonly abused drugs in the world. The energy and feeling that stimulants provide lead many people to overuse and even develop an addiction to this dangerous type of drug. In 2018, the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIH) released...

Recovery from addiction to drugs or alcohol is an endeavor that never truly ends, but does get easier with time. Every road to recovery is different and impacts both you and your loved ones. Much of recovery's hardest challenges occur early on which is why staying...

How one's journey to sobriety looks will differ between patients, but one thing in common is a professional rehab center. Facilities such as ours at America's Rehab Campus are able to tailor treatment to whatever needs a situation may have. One of these variables is...

Pregnancy is one of the happiest but also most stressful times in a woman's life. Being responsible for the health of a baby on top of her own is a heavy burden. Diets will improve, regular light exercise begins and drugs and alcohol become non-options.The dynamic...

Percocet is an effective and strong opioid pain reliever. When taken as prescribed, it functions as an effective solution for moderate to severe pain. One of the side effects of Percocet is a sense of euphoria while under the influence that some chase in recreational...

It's important to understand that addiction is a multi-faceted condition that alters both the mind and body. When a loved one begins using drugs, it's typically done for personal reasons to either achieve the feelings a drug provides or to escape something else...

When someone is contemplating treatment for drug addiction, they often think that their only option is living at an inpatient facility for several months. While this can be an excellent option, it can seem impossible to pursue for some individuals. However, there are...

The holidays are a time for gifts, snowmen, homemade sweets, and precious memories with the people we love. However, they can also be more stressful than any of us like to admit, and this is doubly true for people in recovery. When the holidays are approaching, it...

Recovery is a continuous process as you pursue a lifelong commitment to sobriety and good health. However, everyone has times where they slip or struggle and when it's a bit harder to resist temptations or take care of yourself properly. It's often the case that...

The holiday season tends to be the time of year that most of us use to celebrate friends, family and everything we're grateful for. New memories are made to reminisce about next year, but this can be a challenge for some. With the holidays comes a new set of stressors...

Being in recovery during the holidays can be challenging, especially when the expectation is to be filled with happy holiday spirit. If you or someone you love is currently struggling with addiction or substance abuse this winter, there are ways to help support them...

Alcohol abuse is infamous for the toll that it can take on the body, although some risks are misunderstood and others are understated. Any person can suffer serious liver damage from alcohol, and young people who drink to excess can disrupt the development of their...

Alcohol is one of the most common substances used both as a social device and a coping mechanism. When alcohol use becomes problematic, health issues can start sprouting up. Problem drinking leads to many long-term health effects and also has a strong impact on those...

Addiction and substance abuse treatment can seem like a daunting task to undertake given the time and energy it takes to complete. It's important to think ahead of treatment and how much time is still left to be enjoyed without the weight of addiction slowing things...

There's a reason that a night of drinking can lead to a rough hangover the next morning. This is because alcohol abuses both the mind and body during use, inhibiting all measures of self-regulation and control that make our daily lives comfortable and pleasant....

Right now our country is fighting to combat and understand the opioid epidemic that's ravaging communities across the nation. The National Institute on Drug Abuse defines opioids for us, covering the most common types of opioid seen."Opioids are a class of drugs that...

Making the decision to take a drug for the first time is the first step towards lifelong use. Drugs have a bad habit of altering the chemical makeup in our brain which impairs how well it functions and its ability to regulate mood and demeanor. The brain is our most...

Addiction is a diagnosable disease that impacts millions of Americans every year. One reason that addiction is so prevalent is the simple fact that so many substances are addictive. Everything from the caffeine in a morning cup of coffee to hard, illicit drugs that...

Recovering from drugs or alcohol is a process that takes time, patience and hard work. However, some substance users mistakenly believe that there are ways to cut corners during the recovery process. In an effort to get withdrawal "over with," many recovering addicts...

It's always a tough experience to go through realizing that someone you've known for years and grown close to is battling an addiction with drugs. You want to say something but also worry about how they'll respond and what could happen to the relationship.Remember, at...

The devastating effects of drug addiction are well known to most victims, but many continue to engage. Besides this awareness, drug addiction also doesn't recognize gender or age. Substance addiction can happen anytime, depending on the underlying or triggering...

In recent years, there has been a steady rise in rates of drug and alcohol addiction. The latest data states that approximately one in every 10 Americans over the age of 12 struggle with a substance abuse addiction. That roughly translates to 23.5 million people....

From the start of the COVID-19 pandemic to April 2021, the virus has claimed well over half a million Americans. However, the full impact of Coronavirus extends even further than this figure. Untold numbers of people are suffering from so-called long COVID, which...

The holidays provide an opportunity to celebrate life and practice gratitude, but this joyous time of year can also be dangerous for those who overindulge in drugs and alcohol abuse. For instance, there were 5,505 drug overdose deaths that occurred in December of...

Watching someone you love spiral out of control with addiction is not pleasant. At first, they might be able to keep it together, but eventually, you’ll notice their personal and professional lives deteriorate until they are the withered shell of the person you once...

The holiday season can be a fun time to celebrate and bond with friends and family. But for some, holidays can lead to unwanted stress and increased access to drugs and alcohol — both of which are factors that can be highly problematic and worrisome for those who are...

Addiction is not an easy disease to fight. Along with posing a significant risk to an addict’s life, it also takes a toll on them emotionally, socially and financially. It can cost them their job and eventually lose their family due to their ‘irresponsible’ behavior....