The state of Oklahoma is piloting an opioid relapse prevention program that includes giving the drug Vivitrol to prison inmates. The Tulsa County Sheriff’s Office will now allow the use of this...
Opioid addiction and dependence are significant problems across the United States. According to the NIH NationalInstitute on Drug Abuse, more than 130 people die every day in the United States from...
Most people with borderline personality disorder (BPD) have a substance use disorder at some point in their lifetimes. Using substances can soothe painful emotions, but this relief comes at a cost. Chronic...
The symptoms of alcohol withdrawal can be uncomfortable, painful and even life-threatening in some cases. The most common symptoms are rapid heartbeat, sweating, nausea and vomiting, tremors and exhaustion. Some...
Alcohol is one of the most frequently used and misused substances in America. Approximately 15.1 million adults live with alcohol use disorder, and every year 88,000 preventable deaths are linked to alcohol. Alcohol...
People with opioid use disorder (OUD) have more options than ever when seeking treatment for their condition. In the past several decades, new medications called medication-assisted treatment (MAT) have been approved to treat this...
If you or a loved one have struggled with alcohol addiction and are considering medication-assisted treatment to help you stay sober, there are several treatment options. One of the oldest medications available...
Acamprosate (brand name Campral) is a prescription medication used to help prevent people who are dependent on alcohol from drinking again. Alcohol use disorder is a major problem in the U.S. According to...
There has been much discussion in the treatment community about whether depression and anxiety disorders contribute to addiction or if addiction can be a cause of depression and anxiety. Which...
The New England Journal of Medicine estimates that 30 to 40 percent of the US population suffers some form of chronic pain, from recurring headaches to debilitating back pain and everything in...