What Is Kratom? Kratom, whose proper name is Mitragyna, is a plant from Southeast Asia. It belongs to the same family of plants as coffee and gardenias. Kratom has been used as an herbal medicine in Thailand and nearby countries for hundreds of years for various ailments. It is most commonly used for energy boosts […]

Substance Abuse of Opioids The opioid epidemic is a public health crisis in the United States. Overdose deaths from opioids have been slowly on the rise for more than a ten years, and opioid-related hospitalizations have reached dangerously high levels. But what are opioids and how does one avoid their misuse? Moreover, what do opioid […]

Addiction is a chronic condition that can have severe and long-lasting consequences on an individual's health, relationships, and quality of life. Addiction programs can be an effective way to treat addiction, to be sure. But what about in the long run? Recovery doesn't end after completing a program. That's where aftercare programs come in. Aftercare […]

What is Black Tar Heroin? Like other heroin substances, black tar heroin is extremely addictive, It can be used in a way that leads to severe addiction, painful withdrawal, mental health problems, and even fatal overdose.  In general, heroin has a long history in the United States and comes from diverse geographical locations. It’s called “black tar” […]

For those who have just started their recovery journey, it’s important to be aware of what are called “triggers.” Triggers are types of reactions that can push someone back into their addictive cycle, or even a full-blown relapse. Triggers in addiction look different for everyone but they all share common patterns that you can learn to […]