Heroin and fentanyl are both powerful opioids that provide pain relief. While there is no accepted medical use for heroin, fentanyl is a synthetic opioid with some medical uses. Regardless,…
Los Angeles is a large, urban city in Southern California with nearly four million residents. As a famous city in the United States and internationally, many people come to Los…
Falling employment rates in Murrieta, California can be a source of stress for many residents. When you’ve lost a job or been laid off, you can lose your daily routine…
Medically assisted treatment (MAT) for the abuse of narcotics is often accomplished with Suboxone. Understanding the effects of Suboxone and what its intended use is can help you or a…
While many people have the belief that addiction only happens with “street” drugs, the reality is more complicated. In fact, opioid treatment for recovery from surgery or chronic pain can…
Those who deal with addiction, and their loved ones, may already be aware that recovery takes more than just deciding to quit. Therefore, if you’ve already been through rehab and…
Addiction to drugs or alcohol is often the result of feelings of loneliness and isolation. These feelings may or may not be related to family relationships. Regardless, family relationships are…
Maintaining sobriety long-term is a struggle for anyone who has gone through addiction. Recovery can last for years, and then life can throw a curveball and put you back at…
Drugs that are prescribed to treat people’s anxiety, seizures, or insomnia often contain benzodiazepines, which can be highly addictive. Although these medications are meant to help, addiction can give people…
Common misconceptions about addiction can have a big impact, both on those dealing with addiction and their loved ones. Clearing up any existing misunderstandings can help greatly to reconnect people…