Oftentimes, people give drugs “street names” that may sound so inconspicuous that you wouldn’t know they were referring to a drug. Take cocaine, for example, which is often referred to as “snow” or “white girl”. While some people may have heard these street names before,...
When trauma, PTSD, and addiction co-occur, it makes the recovery process significantly more difficult. Individuals struggling with PTSD should participate in dual diagnosis treatment programs that integrate trauma-informed care and substance abuse counseling. With the help of a professional treatment program, individuals with PTSD and...
Opioids are some of the most addictive drugs in the world and millions of prescriptions are written for them each and every year. In fact, in 2018 there were nearly 51.4 opioid prescriptions written for every 100 Americans.[1] Since addiction can develop rapidly, it’s important...
