Understanding Drug Overdose Symptoms
With the majority of overdoses being opioid-related, specialized substance abuse treatment programs are greatly needed. When an individual overdoses, a variety of drug overdose symptoms occur. These symptoms vary from one drug to the next, although many overdose symptoms are similar and, as a result, easy to identify. They need to be identified quickly so […]
Is Addiction a Disease or a Choice?
Everyone has an opinion regarding whether addiction is a disease or a choice. Many people will argue that addiction is a string of bad choices, some will shame you for comparing addiction to a “real disease” such as cancer, and a few will ask, “why can’t they just stop?” On the other side of the […]
College Students and Substance Abuse
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=”College Students and Substance Abuse: Deadly Combinations” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_column_text]College is often a time of exploration and learning, but did you know it is also a time of binge drinking and substance abuse? Studies show that college students are more likely to partake in binge-drinking, marijuana use, and prescription drug use, which often leads to substance […]
Oxycodone vs. Heroin: Which Is Worse?
When people compare oxycodone vs. heroin, the question usually sounds simple: which one is worse? But the reality is more complicated—and more important. One is prescribed by doctors. The other is bought on the street. That difference shapes how we talk about them, how we judge them, and often… how long someone waits before getting […]
