Globally, millions of people suffer from depression, a complex and debilitating mental health condition. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), “Depression results from a complex interaction of social, psychological, and biological factors. Those struggling...
Adderall, the prescription medication which treats narcolepsy and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) has become popular for its effects as a stimulant. People across our nation have developed a dependency on Adderall and it is popping up even in the world...
The increasing number of medical coverage plans offered by health insurance companies has complicated the process of medical billing. The complexities of the process can give rise to medical billing errors that can lead to claim denials. Medical billing denials occur...
Drug Addiction Treatment: How to Fix and Avoid, An Expert Guide to Going to Rehab Drug addiction is no joke, and if you've been affected directly or indirectly then you understand the pain it can cause. The worst thing about drug or alcohol abuse addiction is that...
In the world of recovery, people going through the process often engage in some kind of addiction recovery treatment. First, former addicts go through the detox process, cleansing their body of the residual toxins and chemicals from substances. After that, a person...
Riding bikes has proven to be one of the most effective ways of recovering from addiction and alcoholism in addition to holistic lifestyle change, medications, behavioral therapies, and social interaction. Going through the entire process of recovery requires a lot...
Overcoming addiction is a hard battle. Not only does it affect the addict, but also the people who love and support them. Struggling with triggers and cravings are all part of fighting addiction, but with a little help from people who care for you, overcoming your...
Drug Rehab can be a very stressful and involved time in anyone’s life. No matter what sort of rehab program you’re in, this time is often fraught with unknowns. Luckily, dogs are around to provide us with a helping hand during rehab. The mental health benefits of...
You’ve probably heard the news by now that there is a massive viral epidemic that is spreading across the world. COVID-19, or the coronavirus, is causing a lot of panic around the world due to its alarmingly infectious nature. The virus, originating from Wuhan, China,...
A drug use condition describes a severe form of a mental health disorder that arises when a person has difficulties with the alcohol, medications, drugs or illicit substances that they use. The word "substance use problem" is now the clinical term used for what was...
Medical professionals are constantly researching new ways to treat disorders related to trauma and depression. Depression rates around the world are on the rise and people are getting diagnosed with these disorders more and more frequently. People tend to resort to...
Dr. Paul Jansen synthesized fentanyl in Belgium in December 1960. It was developed as an IV analgesic and was first published around 1963 for clinical use. In 1968, fentanyl was introduced into the United States and is one of the best-known intra-operative analgesics...
Written by: Landmark Recovery Addiction and substance abuse are serious issues and unfortunately, these problems will oftentimes lead to or be caused by underlying mental health problems that can be impacting and exacerbating the issues. When it comes to drug and...
You hear it in movies, television shows, and even in real life, the phrase, “Let’s grab some drinks!” You’ve heard your friends, family, and co-workers say this before too. Though this activity can seem harmless to most, we never stop to think how frequent “casual”...
There are treatments for substance abuse and addiction available in treatment centers around the country. It is better to understand how each of the treatment programs works for your own benefits. If you already know the differences between programs, then you’ll have...
One of the hardest things that former addicts have to deal with is the constant craving and desire to go back to their old habits. Addiction is a disease that takes hold of a person for most of their lives, even if they have gone through recovery and been sober for...
Addiction in women is a globally discussed topic because it has more adverse side effects than addiction in men. The results are more pronounced when the woman is in her reproductive age, and this can cause harm to her unborn fetus. Scientists who study substance...
When you are in pain and cannot get in to get the doctor for one reason or another, borrowing prescription medications from someone else may be tempting. It’s easy to simply ask someone for medication that would treat the symptoms that you have. It’s important to know...
For people struggling with addiction, staying clean can be an everyday struggle and the potential for a relapse is always there. Anything can be a trigger, leading them back to the old, dangerous way of life that involved alcohol and substance abuse. Relapse is more...
