Opioids

Opioids are prescription drugs given for pain management and are highly addictive. Learn about how the opioid epidemic is affecting countless lives and how you or your loved one can seek help.
Opioids

Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT): Everything You Need to Know

MAT can be a life-saving tool to support the treatment of opioid or alcohol addiction. Learn which medication is right for you.
Opioids

What is Tianeptine? Side Effects, Risks, and Addiction

People are using tianeptine or "gas station heroin" to reduce depression and improve brain function. Find out the risks of this dietary supplement.
Opioids

Fentanyl 101: What You Need to Know

Fentanyl is one of the most powerful and deadly substances of the opioid class and has been linked to numerous fatal overdoses in recent years. Read on to learn more about fentanyl addiction, the side effects of fentanyl, and the possibility of a fentanyl overdose.
Blog

Making it Through, One Day at a Time

Candy shares the ups and downs of her child's struggle with addiction nearly 20 years ago. The mother of 3 reflects on her life back then and how it has changed today.
Opioids

How to Tell If Someone Is Addicted to Heroin

Recognizing the signs of heroin addiction is not always easy. These are some red flags to look out for.
Opioids

What Happens During an Opioid Overdose?

Due to the rise in fentanyl, opioid overdoses are happening at a higher rate. Learn overdose signs and how using Narcan can save a life.
Drug Addiction

­­Is Toxic Hockey Culture Pushing Athletes Toward Substance Abuse?

Hockey is a highly physical sport with many pro players relying on painkillers to cope with injuries, often leading to drug abuse. Read why.
Drug Addiction

The Rise in Meth: Why Use is Surging Across the Country

Why is meth use rapidly increasing across the US? Accessibility, potency, and lack of treatment options are three key factors
Teens

Benadryl Challenge, TripTok, and #Ket: TikTok and Drug Use Among Gen Z

With recent TikTok trends like the Benadryl Challenge, TripTok, and #Ket, many parents are wondering if there is a larger drug use problem facing Gen Z.
Drug Addiction

The Truth About Surviving A Drug Overdose

Opioid overdoses aren't always deadly. Learn about the severe consequences that overdose survivors often face.
Drug Addiction

Addiction 101: What It Is and How to Talk About It

There are countless misconceptions about addiction and those who struggle with it. Learn what addiction is, how to recognize it, and what you can do to help.
Recovery

Officials Implement New Opioid Addiction Treatment Initiatives

The opioid epidemic affects about 2 million people in the United States. Here's how some states are using buprenorphine to help save the lives of those affected by opioid addiction.