Understanding the science of addiction is essential not just in recovery and addiction treatment. Learning more about the science of addiction can be crucial if you’re struggling with addiction personally. These topics are also worth…
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Drug Classifications: What are Drugs?
There are 5 to 7 different categories of drug classifications that are crucial to addiction treatment and law enforcement. Read on to learn how drugs are classified and more. What Are Drug Classifications? A drug…
What is an Ethical Treatment Center?
We, unfortunately, do sometimes hear from our patients that before coming to receive help from the ethical treatment center at Opus Health, they went to a center that didn’t provide quality care. When you decide…
Suicide Hotline: The Connection Between Depression/Addiction
Three things are often profoundly interwoven with one another – addiction, depression, and suicide. Many people who call a suicide hotline, for example, struggle with not only depression and suicide ideation but also substance abuse…
The War On Drugs: America’s Biggest Blunder
The “war on drugs” has been going on for decades. There has been tremendous destruction to individuals, families, and entire communities in an effort to combat illegal drugs. Throughout the years it caused a lot…
The Fentanyl Crisis: A Closer Look at Fentanyl
Fentanyl is a synthetic opioid that offers pain relief to those who suffer from severe or chronic pain conditions. This drug can cause harm or death to individuals who abuse or are accidentally exposed it….
Couples Focused Addiction Treatment Programs: Part of a Holistic Approach
A couples focused treatment program is part of a holistic approach to addiction treatment. This approach is used to treat the entire person and every aspect of their life, not just addiction. In this type…
Celebrities and Drug Addiction: The Ones Who Beat Addiction
When you or your loved one is dealing with addiction, it can feel like an impossible challenge to overcome. That’s understandable, but sometimes, it’s important to find motivation when feeling overwhelmed by the situation. The…
Vaccine Side Effects: Do Addiction Medications Cause Issues?
Vaccinations are a hot topic of discussion these days. Health care breakthroughs are allowing us to feel like life is starting to go back to normal, thanks to vaccinations. However, we still have questions, like,…
Cocaine Addiction Facts: Right Under Your Nose
Cocaine is a powerful stimulant and one of the most popular (and expensive) illicit stimulants in history. The high price and euphoric rush gave this drug the reputation of being more of a “high-class” or…
