According to the National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 28.6 million people aged 18 or older were involved in alcohol use disorders in 2021. Alcohol use disorders (AUD) are characterized by severe dependency on alcohol, leading to deteriorating physical and mental health. With the help of Addiction Treatment Programs and Alcohol counseling, AUD can…
The opioid epidemic that has gripped the US has not spared NJ. Almost 2893 people lost their lives due to drug overdose. This is why a strong effort is being made to address this epidemic. Drug addiction is destroying the mental and physical health of residents of NJ. Read ahead and learn how to Get…
Prescription medications such as Suboxone have assisted thousands of people in abstaining from opioids and heroin. However, while these medications have saved many lives, they have negative side effects if mixed with certain medications. Want to know what drugs interact with Suboxone? Read ahead, and let’s find out! If you or a loved one does…
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than 50 Americans fatally overdose on opioids, including morphine, every day. The longer Morphine stays in your system, the more fatal it gets; eventually, its overdose can lead to death. Timely treatment can avoid the risks of unfortunate circumstances. ChoicePoint’s Opioid addiction treatment program is…
In 2020, drug addiction cost about $35 billion in the US, with over 700k drug overdose deaths happening in the country. Since then, there has been a national emergency in the country as overdose deaths increased by 15% in 2021. However, this crisis can be controlled with the joint efforts of governmental bodies, citizens, and…
Suboxone is used to treat mild to severe Opioid Use Disorder, but it is possible to overdose on Suboxone. Suppose it is not as prescribed or mixed with other drugs, especially alcohol, benzodiazepines, or other central nervous system depressants. An overdose has the potential to be life-threatening and demands prompt medical intervention to avoid fatal…
Substance abuse is a significant global public health concern, and its prevalence in Montana has risen notably. A study indicated around 10.77 percent of Montana residents reported illicit drug use, surpassing the national average of 8.82 percent. Virtual Substance abuse assessment is vital for accurate diagnosis and effective treatment planning. As statistics grow, seeking professional…
Would you believe it if we told you that drug overdoses in one year have been responsible for more deaths than the entire U.S.-Vietnam War? Within a year (from 2021 to 2022), about 103,000 US residents lost their lives to drug overdose. Likewise, in NJ alone, 87,745 individuals sought addiction treatment in the same year.…
Alcohol is the most widely used drug in the United States. In 2020, over half of all people aged 12 years and older (that’s about 138.5 million people!) reported drinking alcohol in the past month., Excessive alcohol consumption can lead to risky behaviors, injuries, and even alcohol poisoning. If you or someone you care about…
Alcohol has become the fourth leading preventable cause of death in the United States, claiming 95,000 lives annually. It could be due to social, genetic, and psychological factors. The treatment for alcohol use disorder is possible, but mostly, you are too busy to get admitted to a rehab; that is where one looks for virtual…