Triggers are external or internal stimuli that can cause a person to have cravings or urges to use drugs or alcohol. These triggers can be…
On September 7th, Midwest Center at Youngstown had an open house to introduce our new outpatient program. It was a great time! We met attendees…
Stereotypes about what an alcoholic is like rarely contain much truth. Thousands of Americans might be considered high-functioning alcoholics. What is a functioning alcoholic? It…
Most people understand what drug abuse is, but they may still wonder, what is polysubstance abuse? Polysubstance abuse is when a person uses more than…
Prescription drug abuse is a complicated issue. Unlike illicit drugs, this type of drug abuse usually starts with a legal medication that a doctor prescribed…
Codeine and methadone are both common examples of opioids, which are a class of painkillers. In recent decades, many doctors have begun overprescribing opioids, leading…
Addiction changes the brain, but it also changes the lifestyle of those who suffer from it. Struggling with addiction turns people’s lives upside down. The…
Millions of Americans struggle with drug and alcohol addiction every year. As such, millions of family members are impacted by addiction. Supporting a loved one…
Meth is a distinctly nasty drug for the devastation it causes. Perhaps more than any other drug, meth creates noticeable physical deterioration in users. Skin…
Opioid addiction can happen to anyone since so many painkillers are introduced into people’s lives through doctor’s prescriptions. Pain after surgery or an injury can…