Northpoint Recovery Addiction News and Stories
Compassion: What it Means and Why it May Just Save the World
We Live in a World That Lacks Compassion At some point in your life, you have probably heard someone make this well-known proclamation, which is totally devoid of all [...]
FDA Approves New Non-Opioid Drug for Use in Reducing Symptoms of Opioid Withdrawal
If you live in the United States, you’ve almost certainly heard of the opioid crisis. It’s been addressed by presidential candidates, doctors, and celebrities. It was the cause of [...]
Heroin Withdrawal Symptoms and Side-Effects: Must Know Info
Heroin withdrawal symptoms are said to be one of the hardest things any addict will ever face. This is compared to other drugs that cause addiction. Decades ago, use [...]
Alcoholic Neuropathy: The Hidden Alcoholism Effect That Can Last a Lifetime
We’ve all heard the devastating effects of alcohol dependence on the body and the mind. Cirrhosis of the liver, pancreatitis, mouth and throat cancers, hepatitis – these are just some of this disorder’s risks. One of the lesser–known effects, [...]
The 12 Steps According to Russell Brand
(WARNING: Explicit Language) What does Russell Brand have to teach us? Brand is something of a 21st-century Renaissance Man – stand-up comedian, TV personality, radio host, actor, activist, and [...]
International Overdose Awareness Day
“No area of the United States is exempt from this epidemic – we all know a friend, family member, or loved one devastated by opioids” ~ CDC Principal Deputy [...]
JUUL– The Crowned Jewel of Nicotine Vape Products
Juul – The Reigning Champ of Nicotine Vaporizers Electronic cigarettes, also commonly known as “e-cigs” or “vapes,” have become widely popular among people of all age groups in recent [...]
Alcohol and Drug Rehabilitation Center Scams – What to Look Out For
“It’s a horrible business. It’s ugly. It doesn’t mean all rehabs are bad. But because of the lack of regulation, there’s a huge potential for fraud.” ~ Deb Herzog, [...]
