The opioid epidemic is nothing new at this point. However, the recent popularity of fentanyl has only escalated the problem. Fentanyl and the opioid epidemic…
In a recent report, nearly eight million adults in the U.S. had co-occurring disorders and addiction. The reasons that people abuse substances can often be…
What does research tell us about internet gaming addiction? Since the American Psychological Association (APA) gave a term to this addiction—internet gaming disorder—with an actual…
Most people make a New Year’s resolution at the start of a new year, and they’re eager to keep it. For many of those people,…
At Northpoint Recovery, we understand that the abuse of any type of drug, whether an illegal street drug or a prescription medication, can lead to…
College students coming home with addictions can be an issue for many parents across the U.S. In this post we go over signs of addiction…
Forgiving yourself is not easy. Though you may have heard the supportive responses to your countless apologies, you still can’t shake that heavy feeling in…
While well-known addictive drugs like opioids and cocaine still dominate the minds of people across the world, lesser-known substances continue to gain traction. Phenibut is…
For many people who suffer from panic disorder or anxiety, benzodiazepines (benzos) provide significant relief. As recently as 2010, the benzo Klonopin was the sixth-most…
Alcohol withdrawal is a serious condition. Someone who abuses alcohol habitually can experience tremors, insomnia, and even seizures when attempting to taper off alcohol. Unlike…