by Lucas Fernandez | Sep 11, 2023
For decades, treatment centers for substance use disorder recovery and the practices they use have been modified as new research is conducted and new methods of treatment come to light. However, all types of people experience substance use disorder, and many times,...
by Lucas Fernandez | Aug 17, 2023
In the United States, the opioid crisis has reached epidemic proportions, and this opioid epidemic is now considered a major public health crisis. Opioids are devastating not only to addicted individuals and their families or friends but also to the community as a...
by Lucas Fernandez | Jan 6, 2023
There are certain things people in recovery wish you knew to facilitate a greater understanding and empathy. Recovery from addiction is a long and difficult process, but it is possible. People in recovery face many challenges, both in their journey to sobriety...
by Lucas Fernandez | Sep 1, 2022
Painkillers are intended to help people with a medical need cope with temporary or chronic pain. Synthetic opioids are among the strongest painkillers available and can act as powerful sedatives. Some common, infamous drugs like morphine, oxycodone, and hydrocodone...
by Lucas Fernandez | Nov 10, 2021
Battling addiction is a lifelong process that takes daily strength and determination. Difficult choices and conversations have to be met head-on with honesty, bravery, and self-love for recovery to be successful and sustainable. On top of that, recovering addicts have...
by Lucas Fernandez | Sep 23, 2021
Drug overdoses are a tragic epidemic that has been sweeping across the country and affecting the lives of many for years now. Currently, a dangerous drug known as fentanyl has been found being laced with a variety of common illegal drugs that are often bought and sold...