Many people tend to reach for alcohol whenever they’re feeling down. To many, a glass of wine and beer seems like a very available mood-lifter, helping a person relax and feel more at ease. Unfortunately, that’s not true – although…
Outpatient rehab centers have gained more popularity in recent years, largely due to their lower cost. In most cases, outpatient programs are less expensive than residential equivalents and are more easily covered by insurance. They also allow for less of…
Medical care providers and insurance companies aim to deliver the best treatments to help you overcome addiction problems and mental health issues. However, most patients are unaware of all the benefits they can get from their insurance plans. The coverage…
Refusing to do drug testing can have negative consequences in some states. Your employer can suspend you or even terminate you. Job candidates will be asked to take an alcohol and drug test during the assessment process. Companies can do…
It takes a long but sure process to discover, make, and use the new drugs on humans. The first process when a drug is manufactured is to test it using computer models and human stem cells grown in the laboratory.…
Many of us have been there. We had an injury, or a surgery, or some other event in our lives that resulted in a great deal of pain. It’s hard to find a lasting, safe solution to your pain whether…
Drug addiction is a chronic illness that affects the behavior and brain of a person. A person with drug addiction can’t resist the strong desire or urge to use the addictive substance. As such, an addict continues to use drugs…
While many people experiment with addictive substances at some point in their life, some develop an addiction while others do not. Sometimes, it may be difficult to differentiate between addiction or a habit. However, there are many telltale signs that…
Jobs are not usually easy to come by and even if you get one, it doesn’t necessarily mean that you are going to be hired as you will still need to go through an application process. This is usually done…
Drug addiction is a serious problem where people become addicted to various drugs. There are many different types of drug addiction, and every addiction is different. There are drug treatment programs available, and they may be effective if the patient…