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July 15, 2019

How Vivitrol can help you on your road to recovery

For those suffering from opioid dependence or alcoholism, the road to recovery can be full of challenges. The good news is that you don't have to do it alone. There are…

February 22, 2019

What to expect from an addiction treatment program

Whether you are in the first stages of finding opioid addiction or alcohol abuse treatment or you are trying to help a loved one struggling with opioid or alcohol use,…

February 19, 2019

What is Vivitrol treatment?

If you are struggling with alcohol addiction or substance abuse, addiction therapy with Vivitrol may be a treatment option for you. Vivitrol is a prescription medication…

February 1, 2019

How to prevent drug and alcohol abuse

Early intervention is key to preventing drug and alcohol abuse later in life. If you’re a parent or mentor to a child or teen, chances are you want to help them make good…

January 11, 2019

Recovery vs. Abstinence: What's the difference?

Drug and alcohol abuse affects nearly 22 million people in the United States. Did you know that 1 in 7 people will develop an addiction in their lifetime? Though recovery and…

January 11, 2019

What is a co-occurring disorder?

A person with a mental health diagnosis is at higher risk of experiencing an alcohol or substance use disorder. When this happens, it is called a co-occurring disorder. Even…

December 19, 2018

Addiction resources for families

Alcohol and drug addiction affect more than just the person addicted. Loved ones and family members can feel helpless, stressed or confused, and may not know where or how to…

November 9, 2018

Why are opioids addictive?

Opioid addiction - also known as opioid use disorder - affects 2 million people. Opioid drugs were responsible for 33,000 deaths in the US in 2016 and over half of drug…

November 1, 2018

Can Vivitrol treat alcohol addiction?

Alcohol addiction, also known as alcohol use disorder (AUD), is a serious disease that affects 17 million people in the US. In fact, excessive alcohol use causes 88,000…

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