Alcoholism can be very destructive for both the alcoholic and his or her family and friends – the adult child of an alcoholic (“ACoA”) often…
Drug memories are consistently considered to be a major contributing factor to relapse in many addiction sufferers. Sometimes a vivid, flashbulb memory of a certain…
What Is Kratom? Kratom is a poorly understood but very controversial drug among those who are familiar with it. Many people use kratom as an…
Suicide is one of the main dangers of an addiction to drugs or alcohol. The risks of suicide are much higher if you have an…
A prescription like Pentazocine-Naloxone is designed to help you manage pain but it’s history as a medical treatment was also an unlikely source of addiction.…
Ever feel like there’s no way out of addiction? Well, it is a complicated disease. Addiction doesn’t just grip you physically, and do things to…
The heroin epidemic in the Pacific Northwest is reaching a breaking point. Increases in prescription painkiller use has led to record amounts of heroin users.…
April is Alcohol Awareness Month, and alcoholism is a problem that has plagued the United States for decades. Unfortunately, so many people don’t realize the…
Autism is a mental condition that is a broad-spectrum disorder. It is mainly characterized by difficulty communicating, forming relationships and articulating abstract ideas. Autism may…
What is Naltrexone and How Does it Work? First, let’s talk about what Naltrexone (NTX) is not. It is not a drug. It’s part of…