October has been designated as National Depression Education and Awareness Month. It is a time to focus on making the public aware of this mental health issue, its causes, the fact that treatment is available and how it affects people who live with it. Depression is a very common form of mental illness. It’s important…
When used properly, opiates can be effective for a number of people. This class of drugs however, is very powerful and must be treated with knowledge and caution due to the potential for abuse. It’s important to take the time to learn the facts about opiates before you develop a problem that requires addiction treatment…
America is facing a prescription drug abuse epidemic, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). In 2013, the CDC reported that close to two million people in the U.S. abused prescription painkillers. On a daily basis, nearly 7,000 people visit emergency rooms and receive treatment due to complications and overdose of prescription…
No one wants to think that a colleague may have a drug or alcohol problem, but many people who are living with addictions to drugs or alcohol are employed. People don’t start using and immediately become out of control addicts. The path to addiction is a slippery slope that, in many instances, takes time for…
How much do you really know about alcohol abuse? A number of people may discount its impact since it is both legal and readily available, but that would be a mistake. While drinking in moderation can usually be safe for adults, alcohol abuse is dangerous and can lead to serious health issues and problems with…