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Physical Fitness Many of us look at fitness like a chore. The sweat, the pain, the lack of instant results: it can be pretty disheartening. When it comes to addiction and substance abuse disorders, what causes us pain can often be eradicated instantaneously. That easy...

You Did It You took that first step to getting your life back. You entered treatment. You did the work. You’re finally ready to be employed and gain financial independence. If this is the case for you or your loved one, getting back into the job market after addiction...

What Exactly Are Antidepressants? Antidepressants are a type of medicine that may aid in the relief of depression symptoms, social anxiety disorder symptoms, anxiety disorder symptoms in general, as well as other mental health ailments. They work by supporting the...

Conquering opioid addiction, whether the addiction involves prescription medication, heroin, or other forms of opiates, typically requires professional treatment that includes detox, intensive therapy, education, and relapse prevention planning. We can look to several...

When you think of opioids, what comes to your mind? Heroin? Fentanyl? Morphine? Oxycontin? Chances are high that you probably didn’t think of cough or cold medicine. But codeine is an opioid used in many cold medicines. While stronger products that carry larger...

You found yourself addicted to alcohol, drugs, and/or prescription medications. You lost control, but you put yourself on a new path by going to treatment. You cleansed your body from the substance, talked with therapists and others in recovery about what led to your...

You may or may not be familiar with Tramadol, often sold under the brand name Ultram. In the United States, The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) classifies Tramadol as a controlled substance--a fancy term meaning you can only purchase it with a doctor’s...

If you celebrated Easter as a child, you’ll probably recall new Easter dresses, decorated egg hunts, white bunnies with pink ears (and wondering what they have to do with Easter), and chocolate. If you went to church on Easter Sunday, you’ll remember hearing the story...

For many, March is an eventful month. In addition to welcoming spring, people are encouraged to celebrate poetry, teenagers, potato chips, water, cats, and much more. March is also a month for awareness of various health issues, including tuberculosis, kidney health,...

The United States has seen a huge uptick in drug and alcohol addiction over the past few years. Densely populated cities are not the only areas affected by the disease. From rural communities to the seemingly safe suburbs, substance abuse does not discriminate. It has...