The holidays can be difficult for anyone, but the season can pose unique challenges for those struggling with addiction. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that December and January are two of the most dangerous months for drug- and alcohol-related deaths. This post will explore why the holiday season may make…
Addiction to drugs and/or alcohol is a disease and will benefit from expert professional treatment, similar to any other illness. Getting professional help for substance abuse can help you deal with physical and emotional withdrawal symptoms and begin working to understand the root causes of your addiction. In addition, drug and alcohol addiction treatment can…
From 2019 to 2020, drug overdose deaths increased by 30% in the U.S., and from 2020 to 2020, overdose deaths grew by another 15%. While many contributing factors contribute to skyrocketing overdose death rates, one of the key reasons is a sharp rise in unintentional fentanyl overdose deaths. Read on to learn more about the…
Drug addiction has been a significant concern in the U.S. for decades. The opioid epidemic that began in the 1990s and 2000s led to a spike in drug overdose deaths. Although many people are trying to sound the alarm on the opioid epidemic in the United States, the problem has only worsened in recent years.…
The US lockdown resulted in a significant increase in drug overdose deaths last year. According to the CDC, overdose deaths in 2020 went up 29.4%, as the nation was in a COVID lockdown for the majority of the time. One of the main reasons behind such a more considerable increase in drug overdose deaths in…