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Stigmas And Stereotypes Of Heroin Addiction

Increased Heroin Abuse Among the Youth of America Posted on April 17, 2018 2:23 pm PDT

Heroin use in the United States has been rising steadily since 2007, with an estimated 948,000 Americans hooked on the opioid in 2016 alone.1 The...

How Heroin Is Romanticized in Pop Culture Posted on April 3, 2018 10:38 am PDT

Heroin is a hard drug with a history dating back to ancient Mesopotamia, when the opium poppy—from which heroin originates—was used widely for both recreational...

Drug and Alcohol Detox: A Vital First Step to Addiction Recovery Posted on March 6, 2018 9:15 am PDT

Detox is a topic and a term that is often misunderstood. Drug and alcohol detox is the first step in the recovery journey where the...

When Inpatient Isn’t an Option Posted on February 17, 2018 8:43 am PDT

Residential treatment programs are often available to individuals who struggle with addiction. These programs require a substantial commitment, not to mention disrupt a person’s home,...

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Infographic: The Hard Facts on Drug Addiction Posted on February 13, 2018 2:34 pm PDT

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Intensive Outpatient vs. 12-Step Programs Posted on February 3, 2018 3:34 pm PDT

For those who don’t choose an inpatient program, intensive outpatient treatment for substance abuse, such as that offered by Yellowstone Recovery, is often available. Many...