The use of Marijuana, commonly known as Weed, has been increasing since its legalization in certain states of the US. However, did you know that while there is still less research on the harms of the substance, current studies suggest that it can be a major factor in the development of respiratory cancer? 3 of…
In New Jersey, on average, 3,056 people died of drug overdose in the year 2021. A staggering number of individuals need comprehensive substance abuse treatment. However, unfortunately, only a few could get it due to limited resources and insurance-covered inpatient rehab centers. This blog will guide you about the effectiveness of inpatient substance abuse treatment…
Do you know that each year, drug overdose kills approximately 100,000 people in the United States? A drug overdose may occur when an individual consumes an excessive amount of an illicit drug, overwhelming the body and brain. It has the potential to be fatal or cause severe mental and physical illness, with consequences ranging from…
Abuse of psychostimulants like cocaine and meth increased drastically in the recent decades. Cocaine use increased by 22%, and stimulant abuse overall elevated by 33% from 2020 to 2021. Stimulants harm a person in more than one way. While it deteriorates physical health, it is they are also a significant cause of mental health issues.…
Out of 2.5 million people with opioid use disorder in 2021, only 22% were able to receive medications for treatment, including suboxone, naltrexone, and buprenorphine. The scarcity of treatment stats depends on a lack of facilities providing proper treatment guidelines and knowledge, which is why some of you often look online for What Medications Can…
Did you know that alcohol abuse claimed 141,000 lives in 2023 alone? That is not all. Polysubstance addiction is also on the rise! Polydrug addiction (abusing more than one drug) of any kind can have fatal consequences, but alcohol and Xanax abuse have life-threatening consequences. When mixed or abused together, the sedative effect amplifies, which may…
TRICARE provides coverage to around 9.6 million beneficiaries in the US. It also offers comprehensive, cost-effective care with TRICARE for Life. They also provide free Medicare wraparound coverage for retirees with Medicare Parts A and B. But do you know how to verify insurance at Tricare-approved residential treatment centers? If not, read ahead and find…
Every year, 902,000 Americans use heroin, resulting in 14,000 overdose deaths. 6.25 million have used heroin at some point in their lives. Heroin addiction is a widespread and difficult problem that necessitates a comprehensive and tailored approach. Inpatient heroin addiction treatment is a comprehensive approach to drug usage. Let’s take a look at how it…
Ending April 2023, there were around 111,000 deaths due to drug overdose. Opioids, including fentanyl and other synthetic ones, account for more than 70% of these deaths, according to the CDC. Before getting treatment for opioid use disorder (OUD), people often pose the question, ”How long does opioid withdrawal last?”. This blog gives an overview…
Fentanyl is considered a miracle drug in pain management but has a high abuse potential. Did you know that overdosing on only 2 mg of Fentanyl can cause certain death? A huge risk of overdose calls for a medically supervised safe withdrawal. Read on to find out how to safely detox from fentanyl with minimal discomfort…