The heart is one of the most central and important organs of the body. So, of course, alcohol and substance abuse affects the heart, too. Your heart health can influence the way your mind and body function. When these certain
What is Aftercare? Aftercare programs are one of the most important parts of the recovery process. They include any type of care offered after the detox or residential treatment. Now that you’re sober, aftercare programs focus on how to keep
Opioid misuse has reshaped the landscape of public health in the United States, touching urban, suburban, and rural communities alike. In cities like Los Angeles—where access to prescription medications is widespread and stressors are high—opioid addiction has become an ongoing
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With 21.7 million people living in the US in need of substance abuse treatment services, it’s impossible to even consider things like luxury detox at this point. But for other people, comfort and luxury are some of the main concerns
16,706 – that’s just the number of prescription overdose deaths recorded by the National Institute of Drug Abuse in 2021 alone. Think of that number again. Yes, you’re probably right. The number will raise if everyone remains ill-informed about drug
You may not think about it much, but a particular prescription drug has been causing serious fatalities in recent years. Methadone attributed to 23% of all prescription opioid deaths in 2014 alone. With prolonged methadone use either for physical dependence
Nineteen percent of opioid deaths in 2020 alone involved Heroin. The sad reality is that more and more people develop a dependence on the drug and in severe cases, it may develop into a full-blown substance use disorder. Our specialists
Drug overdose fatalities in the US have been nearing 1 million since 2000. It’s alarming to find out that for that decade, the death toll continuously increases as more and more people are vulnerable and exposed to various types of
Drug overdose fatalities in the US have been nearing 1 million since 2000. It’s alarming to find out that for that decade, the death toll continuously increases as more and more people are vulnerable and exposed to various types of
An estimated 3 million Americans suffer from opioid use disorder (OUD). As more people suffer from chronic pain, the potential of people becoming addicted to opioid use increases too. The medical experts at NUMA Recovery Centers are aware of this
