Heroin Addiction Treatment: A Heroin Detox And Recovery Guide
The 2016 National Survey on Drug Use and Health found that nearly one million Americans had used heroin in the past year. So, if you or someone you love struggles with a heroin addiction, know that you are not alone. Finding the path to recovery can be difficult for those in the throes of heroin addiction. For one thing, […]
Signs of Alcohol Withdrawal in Teens and Young Adults
In 2019, the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism reported that over 14 million people aged 12 years old and older suffered from alcohol use disorder (AUD.) A sad statistic within these numbers is that over 400,000 adolescents between 12 and 17 years old are suffering from AUD. If someone in your family is suffering from […]
8 Effective Things To Do Instead Of Drinking Alcohol
15.1 million people have had issues with alcohol, and fewer of those have taken the steps necessary to stop drinking. If you’re here, it’s safe to say that you’re looking for things to do instead of drinking. Below, we will list eight of the most effective things you can do after you stop drinking alcohol. Not […]
What Are the Warning Signs of Relapse?
Do you want to know what are the signs of relapse? Every year, we have many deaths due to drug overdose. It’s why we have rehab centers to help people recover from addiction and keep people sober. If you know someone, sending them to rehab is a good step to their recovery. However, while you’re in rehab, experiencing […]
No Ifs, Ands, or Butts: How To Help Someone Quit Smoking
Did you know that lung cancer is the most common type of cancer in the world? It’s also one of the dangers of smoking. If your loved one often smokes, it’s time for you to talk to them and intervene. However, without proper knowledge, they might end up dismissing your concern as nagging. Don’t give up yet. […]
6 of the Most Addictive Drugs to Avoid at All Costs
Although it’s not always visible, addiction is everywhere. In fact, nearly 21 million Americans are struggling with addiction right now. Addiction is in our grocery stores, our workplaces, and even, in some cases, our homes. It can be hard to understand from an outside standpoint, but sometimes it helps to take a look at the most addictive […]
What Is Substance Abuse Treatment?
Substance abuse is an unfortunately pervasive issue today, with drug overdoses surpassing car accidents to represent the most common form of accidental death nationwide in 2016. Many view substance abuse and addiction as problems that only concern particular pockets of society. Derogatory terms like “junkie” and “drug addict” provide a connotation stigmatizing those suffering from […]
COVID-19, Alcohol And Addiction: A Letter To Policymakers
SOBA New Jersey’s Medical Director Jeffrey A. Berman, M.D., DFASAM is the lead author of a letter to policymakers requesting changes to alcohol policies during the COVID-19 pandemic. This includes the provision of emergency surge funding for detoxification, treatment, and recovery support services for people addicted to alcohol and other drugs. These policies are important […]
5 Big Myths About Addiction
Addiction is one of the most debilitating conditions that a person can experience. It can easily destroy one’s ability to keep a job, cause you to lose friends, and even erode a marriage. Addiction is also surrounded by many harmful myths about addiction and drugs, many of which are a result of misunderstandings. Let’s take a […]
How To Know When It's Time To Go To Rehab
According to a study conducted by the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism a few years ago, about 10% of American adults suffer from drug use disorder at one time or another. This accounts for approximately 23 million people. Despite this, about 75% of those who deal with drug use disorder admit to never getting professional […]