The number of Americans using opioid drugs for nonmedical reasons has been steadily rising over the past few decades. In the nine-year period between 1999 and 2008, instances of fatal opioid overdose have increased by over four hundred percent. In roughly the same period of time, the number of prescription opioid drug sales also increased…
Here at The Dunes East Hampton, our commitment to providing our clientele with the best rehabilitative care does not stop at our luxurious facility and team of expert addiction specialists. Rather, we strive to achieve excellence in every aspect of what we do, and this includes educating prospective patients in a way that is at…
Heroin has often been considered a “poor man’s” drug. Back in the 1960s and 70s, heroin users were mostly from poor, inner city areas. The majority of users were male, and many were in a minority group. Heroin was also a “dirty drug” because it was injected with needles. This put users at risk for…
Many wonderful benefits are built into technology, and relapse prevention is one of them. Before digital technology became available to mainstream America, recovering addicts were limited in who they could share their recoveries with. Their options included individuals in their 12-step meetings and therapy sessions. Unless a recovering addict had a friend or acquaintance they…
Once you complete drug and alcohol rehab, a new journey begins. It can be scary and exciting all at once. It’s crucial that you have an aftercare prevention plan that details how you intend to maintain sobriety in the weeks and months ahead. When you reside in addiction treatment programs, the environment around you is…