Addiction Blog

Welcome to the Addiction Treatment Services blog. Our goal is to put reliable information about addiction, treatment and recovery into the hands of concerned family members, and this blog helps us do just that.

Check back often for regular updates about mental health, family interventions, insurance coverage, the nation’s growing opioid epidemic, and much more. Please feel free to share anecdotes, feedback and encouragement in the comment section of our blog posts as well.

Knowledge and communication are key to beating addiction, so please take full advantage of everything that our blog has to offer.

Friday, August 9th, 2019
Unique New Approaches to Painkiller Addiction Treatment
Nearly 75% of all prescription drug abuse stems from painkillers. So, whatever approaches we’re using for chronic pain management need to be updated. Thanks to continued medical research and scientific advancement,...
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Wednesday, August 7th, 2019
Is Percocet Dangerous? 4 Signs of Percocet Abuse and Dependence
Last updated on August 15th, 2019 at 10:53 amToday, one in seven Americans struggles with addiction. However, prescription drug abuse is one of the fastest-growing forms of addiction in the nation....
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Monday, August 5th, 2019
What Is Rehab Really Like?
Recovering from a drug or alcohol addiction is one of the most challenging things you’ll ever endure. Beyond the physical symptoms you’ll face, rehab and recovery can bring about...
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Friday, August 2nd, 2019
New Approaches to Heroin Treatment
According to recent data, more than 9 million people worldwide struggle with heroin addiction. Even worse, about 5% of those who use prescription opioids eventually switch to heroin. These are discouraging facts. However, it’s...
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Wednesday, July 31st, 2019
How Relapse Triggers Rob You of Recovery
Relapse is sometimes considered to be a part of recovery, but it doesn’t have to be. Many people in recovery can quit once and quit for good. But, if...
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Friday, July 26th, 2019
Trazodone Abuse and Addiction: A Recovery Guide
Over 2 million people aged 12 years and older use antidepressants. And today, prescription drug abuse is on the rise. But, what makes people use antidepressants nonmedically? Moreover, what turns a...
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Wednesday, July 24th, 2019
Meloxicam Abuse and Addiction: A Recovery Guide
Over the last 15 years, prescription drug misuse has become increasingly common. According to some research, as many as 18 million people misused a prescription medication at least once between 2016 and...
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Monday, July 22nd, 2019
Your Guide to Alcohol and Drug Abuse Programs
Last updated on July 31st, 2019 at 04:16 pmResearch estimates that the total number of Americans with substance abuse disorders is around 19.7 million people. That’s more people than the combined...
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